Rajasthan to use 744 inspectors to curb fertiliser hoarding and black marketing
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· MSP, procurement, PDS & food security· Prelims·
Why in news
The Rajasthan government's Fertiliser Distribution Regulatory Task Force directed the deployment of 744 inspectors to prevent hoarding and black marketing of Centre-allocated fertilisers for the rabi crop season.
Background
The Rajasthan government is deploying 744 inspectors to monitor fertiliser distribution. The state currently holds 3.73 lakh metric tonnes of urea, 1.04 lakh metric tonnes of DAP, 95,000 metric tonnes of NPK, and 2.09 lakh metric tonnes of single superphosphate.
Facts for Prelims
- FactRajasthan holds 3.73 lakh metric tonnes of urea for the rabi crop season.
- FactThe state holds 1.04 lakh metric tonnes of DAP and 2.09 lakh metric tonnes of single superphosphate.
- Fact744 inspectors are designated to curb hoarding and black marketing in Rajasthan.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional and logistical challenges in ensuring the equitable distribution of subsidised fertilisers to farmers in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Market distortion: Prevention of hoarding by private entities to manipulate prices during peak sowing seasons
- Logistical oversight: Need for real-time monitoring of state-held stocks to ensure timely rabi crop distribution
Keywords: black marketing · supply chain management · agricultural subsidies · regulatory oversight · rabi crop
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