NEW DELHI, 22 July 2020: Indian minister for chemicals and fertilizers D V Sadananda Gowda has said that there has been significant spurt in demand for fertilizers across the country due to ongoing Kharif season.

To fulfill this  requirement, Gowda said that the government  is working in close coordination with producers and state governments.

The minister said that in addition, the cycle of import has been shortened to augment the supply in line with the demand .

Telangana agri minister meets Sadananda Gowda on availability of urea in the state

Singireddy Niranjan Reddy, agriculture Minister of Telangana met Gowda at his office in New Delhi regarding the demand of urea in his State.

He added that the State is witnessing a spurt in demand and consumption of urea by farmers due to better than expected monsoon and increase in area under cultivation this Kharif season as compared to last year and requested Sadananda  Gowda  to ensure adequate supply of urea for Telangana.

Gowda said that at present, the availability of fertilizers is comfortable across the country and the States already have enough stocks but even then  if there is any demand  due to the ongoing sowing, supply will be expedited, and urea will be made available in time to farmers. .