November 13, 2025 1:39 PM
Centre cracks down on black marketing and diversion of fertilizers to safeguard supply during Kharif and Rabi seasons
The Department of Fertilizers (DoF), in coordination with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) and state governments, carried out large-scale raids and inspections to curb black marketing, hoarding, and diversion of fertilizers during the Kharif and ongoing Rabi season across the country. The coordinated crackdown - the largest in recent years - was aimed at ensuring timely availability of fertilizers to farmers, protecting their interests, and maintaining the integr...