Shri Chhabilendra Roul, Secretary, Department of Fertilizers held an interaction on various issues with the management (CMD/MD/CEOs) of Fertilizer Industry and officials of Fertilizers Association of India on January 14.
As per the Press Release by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, both the officials of the Department and the Industry representatives highlighted the common issues pertaining to the Fertilizer Industry, including the small and medium manufacturers of P & K and SSP.
Several issues discussed were strengthening DBT, payment of subsidies, adequate supply of urea during the Rabi season, balanced use of fertilizers, dealers’ margins etc. Secretary, Department of Fertilizers assured to look into all the issues of the industry leaders positively. He expected the industry to ensure timely supply of adequate quantity and quality fertilizers to the farming community at reasonable prices.
Representatives of fertilizer industry including Chairman, FAI, Shri K.S. Raju, Co-Chairman, FAI, Shri Manoj Mishra, DG, FAI, Shri Satish Chander and Senior Officers of the Department of Fertilizers including Shri Dharam Pal, Additional Secretary participated in the interaction.
