Adequate fertiliser reserves available, no need to panic, says Nadda

Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister JP Nadda on Friday said India has adequate reserves to provide fertilisers to farmers and there is no need to panic.

Replying to a supplementary question in the Lok Sabha on what steps the Government is taking to ensure availability amid the ongoing West Asia war, Nadda said he has spoken to state agriculture ministers on Thursday and informed them about the availability of fertilisers.

“I want to assure the citizens of the country that the Government has taken steps to ensure that fertiliser is available to farmers whenever required. We have sufficient reserves in place. There is no need to panic,” the minister said.

To a supplementary question from Congress member Manish Tewari on whether the Government is looking at newer markets for fertiliser imports, Nadda said there is sufficient reserves for the kharif season.