Naidu spoke over phone with Union Minister J.P. Nadda, requesting further allocations. Following his intervention, 50,000 metric tonnes of urea were immediately sanctioned to Andhra Pradesh, with seven rakes from a ship docked at Kakinada Port allocated for state use

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Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday assured that Andhra Pradesh has sufficient stock of urea to meet the needs of farmers, dispelling fears of any shortage. The state currently holds 80,503 metric tonnes of urea, he said, adding that fresh supplies are arriving and distribution is being closely monitored to prevent disruptions.

During the review, Naidu spoke over phone with Union Minister J.P. Nadda, requesting further allocations. Following his intervention, 50,000 metric tonnes of urea were immediately sanctioned to Andhra Pradesh, with seven rakes from a ship docked at Kakinada Port allocated for state use. Officials were instructed to begin preparations for the upcoming rabi season well in advance to avoid last-minute shortages.

The Chief Minister directed agriculture officials to reach farmers directly at the field level and instill confidence regarding fertilizer supply. He cautioned farmers against panic buying or hoarding and stressed the need to curb black marketing. “Some are deliberately spreading misinformation for political motives. Such attempts to create unrest must be checked firmly,” he said. He also highlighted the need to educate farmers on optimal fertilizer usage and announced that farmers who reduce excess use will be rewarded with subsidies credited directly to their accounts.

Turning to onion procurement, Naidu reviewed prices at the Kurnool market and assured that onions will not be purchased below the minimum support price of Rs.1,200 per quintal. The government, he said, will compensate farmers if they are forced to sell at lower rates. He instructed officials to provide adequate storage, cold storage, and warehouse facilities to protect the harvest and ensure market stability.

The Chief Minister also reviewed the spread of pest attacks on coffee crops in Araku, where officials reported that 60 acres have already been cleared of affected plants and another 20 acres are under removal. He further directed health officials to identify the source of health issues in Turakapalem and to treat the situation as a case study to prevent recurrence in other villages.

On governance, Naidu announced that he will personally review the quality of citizen services provided by various departments every week. Services such as pensions, free gas connections, RTC facilities, revenue and panchayat services, he said, must deliver higher satisfaction levels. Data analytics will be used to track citizen feedback and measure the performance of government departments.

Later in the day, Naidu held a teleconference with district collectors and agriculture officers to once again review urea availability. Stressing that excessive use of fertilizers damages soil fertility, he urged farmers to avoid over-application. He also assured that preparations for rabi fertilizer supply are already underway.

Over a five-hour period combining RTGS review and teleconference, the Chief Minister scrutinized multiple issues, fertilizer supply, crop procurement, health conditions, and citizen services, while reiterating that the state government is determined to maintain uninterrupted agricultural support and farmer confidence.