Hoarding of Fertilizer will invite strict action :  DC

Hoshiarpur, November 13: Deputy Commissioner Hoshiarpur Komal Mittal  stated that fertiliser is available in sufficient quantity across the district and hoarding of fertilizers by any dealer will not be tolerated at all.The Deputy Commissioner mentioned that fertilizer is being provided to the farmers through cooperative societies and dealers and if any dealer is found to have committed hoarding, strict action will be taken against him under the Fertilizer control order 1985.

She added that the district level and sub-division level teams of the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department are continuously checking the stocks of fertilizer sellers, so that the farmers do not face any kind of problem. 

Meanwhile, different teams of the Agriculture Department inspected the fertilizer sellers across the district to day. Chief Agriculture Officer Hoshiarpur Dr. Depinder singh led the teams to examine the dealers at Hoshiarpur . Apart from that Agriculture Development Officer ( Enforcement) Dr. Jatin Vashisht and Agriculture officer Dr. Harmandeep singh inspect the dealers and Co operative societies in Hoshiarpur district.During the inspection, the officer reviewed POS records, cross-checked stock inventory, and assessed the compliance of dealers and cooperative societies with regulatory guidelines. The aim was to prevent any potential shortages, hoarding, or misuse of fertilizers, ensuring that the farming community has consistent access to necessary inputs. The Agriculture Department has reinforced that such checks will be conducted routinely to promote transparency, combat black marketing, and support farmers by maintaining the quality and availability of fertilizers. The inspected dealers and cooperative societies were instructed to follow all regulatory requirements and keep updated records in their POS systems.These efforts are part of a broader initiative by the Department of Agriculture to ensure sustainable agricultural practices, support farmers’ productivity, and enhance food security.