Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu Assures Timely Urea Supply for Farmers

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu confirmed the government's commitment to ensure timely urea supply for farmers, with current stocks and additional deliveries planned. The government is monitoring usage to prevent shortages.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has assured farmers of the state's commitment to providing urea. He highlighted that 94,892 tonnes of the fertiliser are currently available. Speaking at a press conference, Naidu mentioned that an additional 44,508 tonnes will arrive within ten days. He emphasised that 25,000 tonnes have already been distributed in the past ten days.

Naidu stressed the importance of timely urea supply to farmers, ensuring that agricultural officers will prevent any shortages. The government is closely monitoring urea usage and stock levels across shops to manage distribution effectively. Naidu noted that total fertiliser consumption in 2024-25 was 39 lakh tonnes, with an average of 37 lakh tonnes annually over the past four years.

Fertiliser Management and Vigilance

To address fertiliser diversion, the vigilance department has been activated, seizing 1,285 tonnes of fertilisers. Naidu held a collectors' conference to ensure no farmer faces shortages. He plans to use Aadhaar authentication to prevent diversion and accused a YSRCP activist of hijacking a urea truck. Naidu criticised the opposition for spreading false information about fertiliser availability.

Naidu accused YSRCP activists of posing as farmers and spreading misinformation on social media. He urged the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led party to avoid fake politics, stating that when farmers are content, YSRCP is dissatisfied. Naidu promised to introduce legislation to combat fake news and encouraged farmers to remain politically neutral and informed.

Opposition's Allegations

YSRCP leader Jagan Mohan Reddy accused Naidu of failing to supply urea, forcing farmers to queue for days for a sack. He alleged that ruling party leaders diverted subsidised stocks for black-market sales at inflated prices. Reddy criticised Naidu's two-year tenure for creating difficulties for farmers seeking fertilisers.

In response to alleged urea scarcity, YSRCP leader Kakani Goverdhan Reddy announced protests at divisional revenue offices statewide on September 9. The opposition party aims to highlight the challenges faced by farmers due to alleged fertiliser shortages under Naidu's administration.

The Andhra Pradesh government remains focused on ensuring adequate urea supply for farmers while addressing concerns about diversion and misinformation. Both the ruling party and opposition continue to engage in a heated debate over fertiliser distribution and availability in the state.

With inputs from PTI