Punjab CM requests Union Minister to ensure full DAP fertilizer supplies for wheat cultivation by November 15.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann urged Union Minister JP Nadda to secure full supplies of DAP fertilizer to the state by November 15, stressing its critical role in wheat cultivation. Punjab contributes around 50% of the nation's wheat supply but has received only 3.3 lakh metric tonnes of the needed 4.8 lakh tonnes. Mann acknowledged global shortages linked to the Ukraine conflict while emphasizing the importance of DAP for food security.

October 26, 2024
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