(a) whether the Government has any proposal to engage private warehouses to ensure proper storage of fertilizers in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise, particularly in Uttar Pradesh;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the details regarding the plan outlay and nodal agency in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATISTICS & PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION AND CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS
(SHRI D.V. SADANANDA GOWDA)
(a) to (d): Madam, Government has no proposal to engage private warehouses for storage of fertilizers in the country. As per existing arrangements, fertilizers are sold by State Governments through Markfed and various suppliers through their dealers/ retailers network. These are stored at various points of supply chain according to the marketing strategy of respective suppliers.
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