Imphal: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday assured farmers that there is no shortage of fertilisers in Manipur, stating that around 2 lakh bags of urea are currently in stock for the ongoing Kharif cultivation season.
The assurance came as the CM flagged off fertiliser distribution trucks during the Fertiliser Distribution Camp for Kharif 2026, organised by the Directorate of Agriculture at Sanjenthong in Imphal.
Streamlined Distribution
Khemchand said the government has taken measures to ensure timely and equitable distribution of fertilisers across the state. He noted that although around 1.8 lakh bags of urea were distributed up to September last year, reports of shortages had emerged from some areas.
To prevent a recurrence of such issues, the government has introduced a more streamlined distribution mechanism based on Aadhaar cards, farmer cards and area-specific requirements.
Organic Fertiliser Launch
As part of the programme, the CM also launched the organic fertiliser ‘Oorja’, which will be made available to farmers at a subsidised price of Rs 250 per bag against its market price of Rs 480.
Highlighting the government’s efforts to reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers and gradually expand organic farming in the state, Khemchand said around 4,000 hectares have already been brought under organic cultivation. The government is working towards bringing another 4,000 hectares under organic farming in the coming years.
