Lakhimpur

Kheri, 16 July (HS): UP government's Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi

reached Lakhimpur on Wednesday as per his scheduled program, where he held a

press conference at the LRP Guest House. During this, he also answered the

questions raised regarding the shortage of urea fertilizer to the farmers in

the district and black marketing. In response to the questions asked on the

shortage of urea, the minister said that there is no shortage of urea in the

district and the farmers will get relief soon. For this, administrative

officials have been instructed to keep an eye on the entire matter and take

strict action against those doing black marketing.

During

the press conference, Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi said that on July

15, 2669.580 quintals of urea fertilizer has been supplied by rack in Gol

(Gola). This fertilizer is in the process of distribution and will soon be made

available at all sales centers. He assured that the government is serious about

the problems of farmers and no farmer will be troubled by the shortage of

fertilizer. On the question asked about the black marketing of urea, the

minister said that the administration is keeping an eye on it and if any

complaint of black marketing is received from anywhere, strict action will be

taken.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi