Collector orders action against shops selling fertilizer at inflated prices in Ramanathapuram
Farmers in Ramanathapuram protested against the lack of action regarding inflated fertilizer prices and delayed drought relief payments. The District Collector promised to follow up on relief funds while addressing grievances regarding crop insurance and loan waivers.
Why it matters
Agricultural economic stability is critical for rural livelihoods, and government oversight of supply chains is a key point of contention for farmers.
Collector orders action against shops selling fertilizer at inflated prices in Ramanathapuram left Collector M. Sivaguru Prabhakaran listening to the grievances of the farmers at the meeting held at Ramanathapuram Collectorate on Friday. BALACHANDAR L L. Balachandar https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/wvl8hi/article71617030.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10217_23_10_2026_19_15_40_1_DSC_2295.JPG BALACHANDAR L RAMANATHAPURAM: TAMIL NADU: 23 October 2026: Farmers submitting petition with Ramanathapuram Collector M. Sivaguru Prabhakaran during the farmers grievance meeting on Friday. Photo: L. Balachandar / The Hindu. RAMANATHAPURAM Farmers in Ramanathapuram district during the farmers grievance redress meeting here on Friday accused officials of failing to take action against fertilizer sellers who sell fertilizers at inflated prices. During the meeting, Tamil Nadu Farmers Association district functionaries Muthuramu, Mayilvahanan, and farmer Kannappan, among several other farmers, stated: “Drought relief for last year has not yet been disbursed. Crop insurance compensation has also not been received by the majority of farmers.
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