Punjab Officials Meet for Fertiliser Supply Ahead of Rabi

IFFCO has invested Rs 638 crore in nano fertiliser production facilities in Uttar Pradesh, aiming to boost crop productivity and create over 600 jobs, with export trials ongoing in 34 countries. In Punjab, Chief Secretary KAP Sinha met Union Minister JP Nadda to address the inadequate supply of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser, crucial for the upcoming Rabi season, where Punjab plans to sow wheat on 35 lakh hectares, requiring 5.5 lakh metric tonnes of DAP. Nadda assured sufficient supplies of DAP and other phosphatic fertilisers, with the central government allocating 4.5 lakh metric tonnes of DAP, alongside NPK and SSP for the Rabi season. Meanwhile, environmental groups urged Punjab's Chief Minister to tackle groundwater depletion and pollution in the Buddha Dariya, highlighting urgent environmental concerns. Kangana Ranaut's meeting with BJP chief Nadda followed her controversial remarks on farmers' protests, which the party distanced itself from. The various initiatives reflect ongoing challenges and developments in agricultural and environmental policies in India.