Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Urges Timely Fertiliser Supply Amid Surge in Demand

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has called on the Centre to ensure timely fertiliser supplies as the state experiences a heightened demand driven by encouraging crop cultivation activities. The Chief Minister outlined the pressing requirement for urea, DAP, MOP, and NPK complex fertilisers to sustain increased productivity.

In his letter to Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister J P Nadda, Stalin detailed the state's current fertiliser allocation, highlighting the gap between the allocation and the increased demand projected for the coming months. The Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the past support provided during the Kharif season.

With the onset of the North East Monsoon and enhanced reservoir levels, Stalin pointed to farmers' enthusiasm for expanded paddy and other crop cultivation. This surge necessitates additional fertiliser supplies, particularly urea, to meet the anticipated November demand.