210,000 Metric Tonnes of Chemical Fertilizer Arriving by Mid-August
Summary
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment is importing 210,000 metric tonnes of chemical fertilizer by mid-August to meet demand for the paddy planting season, including urea from India and fertilizers through global tenders.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment plans to import 210,000 metric tonnes of chemical fertilizer by mid-August.
- 30,000 metric tonnes of urea will be imported from India under a government-to-government agreement.
- 180,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer, including DAP and urea, will be imported through global tenders.
- The Ministry has set up a hotline and QR code system to report local irregularities and black marketing.
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