(a) the number of fertilizer agencies functioning in the country
including Bihar presently;
(b) whether the Government proposes to allot urea and nitrogen
fertilizer agencies at the panchayat level in the country particularly
in Bihar so as to ensure the timely availability of the fertilizers at
fair prices to the farmers; and
(c) if so, the details threof, State-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND
PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS &
FERTILIZERS (SHRI SRIKANT KUMAR JENA)
(a): Presently, the number of fertilizer companies of Urea, DAP & NPK
fertilizers functioning in the country including Bihar are twenty eight.
Total number of Fertilizer Wholesaler/Retailer in Bihar are 22,798.
(b) to (c): Department of Fertilizers ensures availability of fertilizers
at reasonable prices at State level. The further distribution of fertilizer
within the State is the responsibility of the State Government.