Assam minister Hazarika reviews fertiliser availability
Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika on Tuesday chaired two review meetings at the office conference room at Janata Bhawan to assess the availability and distribution of fertilisers in the state and review the progress of the National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) for the financial year 2026-27.
During the meeting on fertiliser availability, the Minister held detailed discussions with senior officials of the Agriculture Department on measures to ensure adequate and timely availability of fertilisers to farmers across the state. The meeting discussed the existing 12 rake points through which fertilisers are brought into Assam. Shri Hazarika emphasised the need to increase the number of rake points to facilitate faster and smoother transportation and distribution of fertilisers. He stated that the matter would be taken up with the concerned Central Ministry.
Representatives of all nine fertiliser companies operating in Assam were directed to ensure adequate availability of fertilisers and prevent shortages, particularly during the cropping season. The minister also stressed the need to ensure that farmers receive fertilisers at genuine prices.
The meeting further discussed measures to check overcharging and black marketing of fertilisers. Hazarika directed the Agriculture Department to strengthen monitoring and take strict action against any malpractice affecting farmers.
The Department was also asked to examine feasible measures to give due preference to locally produced fertilisers, with a view to strengthening local production and improving availability within the state.
In the second meeting, the Minister reviewed the progress of the National Mission on Edible Oils — Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) for FY 2026-27.
