Minister Discovers Illegal Manufacturing at Three Locations
Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Kirori Lal Meena conducted surprise inspections on Saturday at several fertiliser and agri-product units in Jaipur's Vishwakarma Industrial Area (VKI), uncovering alleged illegal manufacturing and storage of biostimulants, biofertilisers, and potash products at three locations.
The most serious violation was detected at Nandi Fertilisers, where a unit earlier sealed by the agriculture department was reopened for inspection in the minister's presence. Officials found that Muriate of Potash was allegedly being manufactured using salt waste, according to Meena.
Minister Calls It a 'Serious Fraud on Farmers'
Calling it a “serious fraud on farmers”, Meena said such products can damage crop productivity, reduce soil fertility and adversely affect food quality. The inspection team also raided a C&F warehouse, Samriddhi Services on Road No. 7, where biostimulants were allegedly being supplied without permission.
Another company, Chittari Agri Care, was found storing biostimulants and other agricultural products without the required approvals. At another fertiliser warehouse, officials detected liquid and fermented organic fertilisers that were not included in the firm’s licence.
Subsidy Fraud Under Investigation
Authorities are also probing whether a central subsidy of ₹1,500 per tonne was claimed irregularly on these products. “I have asked the officials to halt sales, collect samples for testing and register FIRs against firms found guilty after investigation. Also, I have ordered a statewide drive to identify and act against similar illegal operations,” Meena added.
