Chhattisgarh CM Baghel writes to PM Modi over supply of fertilisers

Baghel said about 80% of people of the state are linked with agriculture and that Kharif season is very important from the state when crops are sown on about 4.8 million hectares

Published on: Jun 30, 2021, 10:59:19 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking an additional supply of 150,000 metric tonnes of urea and 150,000 metric tonnes of diammonium phosphate to the state in July, officials said on Wednesday. He said according to the supply plan, only 57% of fertilisers have been supplied to Chhattisgarh in June due to which Kharif farming will be affected.

Chief minister of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel. (File photo)

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Baghel said about 80% of people of the state are linked with agriculture and that Kharif season is very important from the state when crops are sown on about 4.8 million hectares.

“The Government of India has given the approval to meet the proposed demand of 1.175 million metric tonnes of fertilisers by the state of Chhattisgarh for the Kharif 2021 season but according to the demand and supply plan, fertilisers are not being supplied to the state. According to the supply plan in the month of June, only 57% fertiliser has been supplied,” said Baghel in his letter.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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