Govt. urged to supply adequate fertilizers for Kharif season
The Srikakulam District Congress Committee has urged the government to ensure a steady supply of fertilizers for the Kharif season. Local leaders report that farmers are struggling with digital registration requirements and that distribution remains significantly behind schedule.
Why it matters
It highlights the digital divide in rural agriculture and the potential impact of administrative hurdles on food security and farmer livelihoods.
Srikakulam District Congress Committee president Sanapala Annajirao on Friday urged the government to ensure adequate quantity of fertilizers to farmers in on-going Kharif season.
He submitted a memorandum to district officials and explained the plight of farmers of Srikakulam, Narasannapeta, Amadavalasa, Bujra and other mandals. Speaking to media in Srikakulam, Mr. Annajirao said that many farmers were unable to upload their details in government websites due to illiteracy and lack of smartphones. He said that online allocation procedure might be good to prevent black marketing of fertilizers but it was causing mental agony for many farmers.
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