Maharashtra agri input dealers plan April 27 strike over new inspector resolution

Dealers fear 23 new inspectors will choke business

Agri-input dealers across Maharashtra will strike on April 27, protesting a new government resolution that adds 23 inspectors. Associations like MAFDA and AIDA argue the move will create excessive oversight and disrupt day-to-day operations. Instead, they want stronger labs and digital traceability rather than more physical inspections, saying the goal is to protect agri-entrepreneurs and keep the industry stable.