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Maharashtra mulls fertiliser rationing for kharif season to stop alleged malpractices
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Digital land and sowing data could decide your quota
Maharashtra is considering rationing fertiliser sales to farmers for the upcoming kharif season. The state plans to seek Centre approval, arguing the system will curb malpractices and ensure fair distribution. Officials say digital data on sowing patterns and landholdings will be used to estimate each farmer’s actual requirement before allocations are made.
- Maharashtra plans to ration fertiliser sales for kharif
- Centre approval is being sought before rollout
- Goal is to prevent malpractices and ensure fair access
- Digital sowing and landholding data will estimate needs
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