TDP Parliamentary Party Leader and Narasaraopet MP Lavu Sri Krishnadevaraya, along with MPs Kalisetti Appalanaidu and Tenneti Krishna Prasad, met Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and submitted a representation seeking immediate redressal of the urea shortage crisis in Andhra Pradesh. They sought centre’s support for the dissemination of Urea in adequate, required amounts for the state farmers.
In the letter, the MP mentioned, As per the July 2025 Kharif Supply Plan, the Department of Fertilizers had allocated 1,30,000 Metric Tonnes (MTs) of urea to Andhra Pradesh. However, by 18th July, he lamented only 49,485 MTs had reached the state, including material in transit, leaving a shortfall of 80,515 MTs.
He highlighted that due to the favorable monsoon, improved reservoir levels (371.06 TMC), and strong groundwater recharge, agricultural activity has picked up rapidly. Over 1.16 lakh hectares are under paddy cultivation, and major Kharif crops such as groundnut, red gram, cotton, and maize are being sown across 8.21 lakh hectares.
The resulting demand-supply mismatch has led to panic buying and market pressure on urea availability, he said. He also highlighted the company wise supply gap in the letter, and given the current situation. He urged the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers to take the following immediate steps:
* Allocating 10,000 MTs from M/s KRIBHCO from their Hazira and Tuticorin port plants.
* Increasing the allocation from M/s CIL’s vessel expected at Krishnapatnam port from 2,400 MTs to 10,000 MTs.
* Ensuring timely delivery of upcoming shipments by M/s CIL in line with the supply plan.
* Allocating 11,000 MTs from the MV MAGDA P vessel of M/s IPL expected at Gangavaram port on 20th July.
* Providing 5,000 MTs from leftover RFCL stock arriving via M/s NFL at Gangavaram port.
During the meeting, the MPs delegation emphasized that timely intervention is vital to protect the interests of farmers and ensure the success of the Kharif season in Andhra Pradesh. They urged the Union Government to treat the issue as a top priority.