Chittoor Finalises Urea Distribution Plan For Rabi Season
District agricultural officer J Murali Krishna said there has been no fertilizer shortage in the district so far. He noted that “domestic fertilizer plants across the country are operating normally and imports of urea are also satisfactory.”
TIRUPATI: The Chittoor district administration has finalised plans for distribution of urea for the rabi 2025–26 season. It is maintaining stocks above the estimated demand to avoid any supply disruptions.
According to officials, the total urea requirement for all crops in Chittoor district during the rabi season has been assessed at 20,183 metric tonnes. As on October 1, 2025, opening stocks of 2,047 metric tonnes were available in the district.
For the period from October 1 to December 31, the requirement was estimated at 5,747 metric tonnes, while 6,617 metric tonnes have already been supplied to meet farmer demand. An additional 600 metric tonnes is expected to reach the district by the end of December.
Between Oct 1 and Dec 12, a total of 4,217 metric tonnes of urea has been sold across the district. From Dec 11, the requirement for the next 21 days has been projected at 1,247 metric tonnes. Against this, current stocks stand at 2,007 metric tonnes. These stocks are available at Rythu Seva Kendras (RSKs), MARKFED godowns, cooperative societies, company warehouses and retail and wholesale outlets.
District agricultural officer J Murali Krishna said there has been no fertilizer shortage in the district so far. He noted that “domestic fertilizer plants across the country are operating normally and imports of urea are also satisfactory.”
Based on current production and supply trends, the department has assured farmers that no shortage is expected during the remaining rabi crop season.
He said the department has also made nano urea and nano DAP available in the district. These fertilizers, developed using new technology, are being promoted by the central and state governments as alternatives to conventional fertilizers.
Murali Krishna advised farmers to purchase fertilisers only at the MRO printed on the bags and compulsorily obtain receipts from dealers. He warned that strict action would be taken under the Fertilizer Control Order, 1985, including cancellation of licences, against dealers found creating artificial shortages, diverting fertilizers or selling them at prices above the MRP.