Wed Nov 27 15:25:16 UTC 2024: ## Ramanathapuram District Receives Ample Urea Supply for Samba Season

**Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, November 27, 2024** – Ramanathapuram district has received a substantial supply of urea fertilizer, totaling 1073.25 tonnes, to meet the agricultural demands of the upcoming Samba season. The shipment, comprising 958.5 tonnes from Manali and 114.75 tonnes from KRIBHCO, arrived via Madurai.

Collector Simranjeet Singh Kahlon announced that 283.5 tonnes have been allocated to primary agriculture cooperative credit societies, while 798.75 tonnes have been distributed to private shops. The Collector stressed that all fertilizers must be sold at the maximum retail price (MRP). Shops violating this rule face license cancellation.

The MRP for a 45 kg bag of urea is ₹266.50. Prices for other fertilizers, including DAP and various NPK blends, were also specified in the statement (see details below). The Collector has mandated that all shops display price lists and issue receipts to farmers.

Block-level teams will monitor fertilizer sales to ensure compliance. Farmers can report price violations to designated block-level fertilizer inspectors and agricultural officers via the provided contact numbers:

* Ramanathapuram – 73731 73545
* Tiruppulani – 97864 59966
* Mandapam – 97902 57271
* Tiruvadanai – 93841 52659
* R.S. Mangalam – 63743 55169
* Paramakudi – 98435 24348
* Nainarkoil – 99624 27832
* Bogalur – 94436 19721
* Kamudi – 87786 79768
* Mudhukulathor 93452 17274
* Kadaladi 63827 40475

**Fertilizer Prices (per 50kg bag unless otherwise stated):**

* Urea (45kg): ₹266.50
* DAP: ₹1,350
* FACT 20:20:0:13: ₹1,225
* IFFCO 20:20:0:13: ₹1,200
* KRIBHCO 20:20:0:13: ₹1,200
* GFL 20:20:0:13: ₹1,1350
* KRIBHCO 10:26:26: ₹1,470
* IPL 16:16:16: ₹1,375
* IPL Pottash: ₹1,500
* FACT Ammonium Sulphate: ₹925

This proactive measure aims to ensure a smooth and fair fertilizer distribution system for farmers during the crucial Samba cropping season.

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