Hyderabad: Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao on Saturday assured farmers that Telangana would provide sufficient urea for the upcoming Rabi season.
With fertilizer demand expected to peak in January and February, the State government proactively requested the Centre to supply two lakh metric tonnes of urea per month between October and December. This step, he said, was crucial to maintaining timely availability and avoiding future shortages.
Currently, Telangana has 2.48 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer in buffer stock. Rao directed officials to increase these reserves by the end of December to ensure uninterrupted distribution.
Centre urged to prioritise urea transport across ports
So far, 86,000 metric tonnes of urea allotted for December have arrived at ports including Kakinada, Krishnapatnam, Visakhapatnam, Thoothukudi, Gangavaram, Karaikal and Jaigarh.
To expedite the transfer of these stocks to Telangana, Rao sent letters to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Ports and Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. He asked them to prioritise urea over other goods and allocate empty rakes without delay.
In addition, the minister stressed the need for faster port clearances and stronger coordination among shipping agents, port officials, and railway departments. These measures, he said, would prevent logistical bottlenecks and improve delivery timelines.
Moreover, the agriculture department has deployed officials to the ports to oversee operations. These teams are actively coordinating with central agencies to monitor and streamline transport.
Rao reaffirmed the State’s commitment to ensuring uninterrupted fertilizer supply. With support from the Centre, he said, Telangana will meet farmers’ needs and avoid disruptions during the Rabi season.