Long queue of farmers engaged for fertilizer – Photo : Amar Ujala

Expansion The district administration has now come on the backfoot after the video of farmers troubled by the shortage of fertilizers in Karera of Shivpuri district went viral. Long lines of farmers were seen at the fertilizer godown in Karera. The troubled farmers alleged that they are not getting fertilizer, especially the farmers are upset due to the lack of DAP. Farmers said that this time is the time for sowing of Kharif season. DAP is required in the crop. They are facing problems due to non-availability of manure. Apart from farmers, women were also seen in long lines in Karera, after the video of which went viral, now the district administration has given clarification. On behalf of the district administration, the Deputy Director of Agriculture Department US Tomar says that there is no shortage of manure in Shivpuri. . Regarding the availability of fertilizers in Shivpuri district, Deputy Director of Agriculture Department US Tomar said that there is sufficient quantity of fertilizers in the district. As of today Urea 9230 MT, DAP 3960 MT NPK 415 MT , SUPER PHOSPHATE 3960 There is availability of MT. The Deputy Director said that strict instructions have also been given to private vendors to provide fertilizers to farmers, if irregularities are found, strict action will be taken. ,