(a) whether the Government has supplied enough fertilizers to Gujarat as compared to the requirement/demand in the State in the year 2017-18; and
(b) if so, the details thereof ?
(a) whether the Government has supplied enough fertilizers to Gujarat as compared to the requirement/demand in the State in the year 2017-18; and
(b) if so, the details thereof ?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS
(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)
(a) & (b): Yes Madam. The supply of fertilizers in Gujarat during 2017-18 was adequate. The requirement, availability and sales of fertilizers during 2017-18 are indicated in the table below:
<Figures in LMT>
Gujarat Projected requirement Availability Sales
2017-18 31.40 37.32 36.19
It can be seen from the table above that availability of fertilizers in Gujarat was more than the projected demand and sales. It is pertinent to mention that Department of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) in consultation with States/ UTs assesses the requirement of all subsidized fertilizers before the start of each Season. Department of Fertilizers ensures availability of fertilizers at the State level and the distribution within the State is the responsibility of the respective State Government.
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