Chitwan Distributes 969.175 Metric Tons of Chemical Fertilizer in 15 Days

Chitwan. Chemical fertilizer distribution has been intensified in Chitwan along with the main paddy planting season.

The Agricultural Inputs Company Limited, Bharatpur branch has stated that it has sold 969.175 metric tons of chemical fertilizer in 15 days through online system distribution via listed cooperatives across the district.

According to branch chief Rajan Bagale, 668.200 metric tons of urea, 201.800 metric tons of DAP, and 99.175 metric tons of potash were sold in the last 15 days of Ashad.

He informed that fertilizer is being distributed through the online system via 278 listed cooperatives in the district, stating that this has made the distribution process systematic and transparent. Branch chief Bagale said, “The work has become much easier after making the distribution system online. All details of how much fertilizer each cooperative has sold and how much stock is remaining are clearly visible in the system. No one can commit irregularities, and cooperatives are required to update the details daily.”

According to the office's data, the highest amount of fertilizer was sold in Bharatpur Metropolitan City. In Bharatpur, 239.150 metric tons of urea, 197.050 metric tons of DAP, and 22.225 metric tons of potash have been distributed.

Similarly, in Madi Municipality, 115.000 metric tons of urea and 9.500 metric tons of potash, in Khairahani Municipality, 90.100 metric tons of urea and 19.100 metric tons of potash, in Ratnanagar Municipality, 73.950 metric tons of urea and 24.100 metric tons of potash, in Rapti Municipality, 64.300 metric tons of urea, 0.700 metric tons of DAP, and 10.250 metric tons of potash, in Kalika Municipality, 49.000 metric tons of urea and 14.000 metric tons of potash, and in Ichhakamana Rural Municipality, 28.500 metric tons of urea have been sold, the company stated.

Branch chief Bagale informed that 8.200 metric tons of urea and 4.050 metric tons of DAP have been distributed from the 'buffer' stock set aside for emergency or special needs.

According to the company, the demand for chemical fertilizer in Chitwan district during the main paddy planting season is estimated to be around 2,500 to 3,000 metric tons. The company stated that arrangements have been made to manage the necessary stock accordingly and provide fertilizer to farmers easily.