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Business Standard
19-05-2025
- Business Standard
Rajasthan's agriculture dept launches campaign against fake fertilisers
Suresh Kumar Ola, the state's agriculture commissioner, said that the quality control campaign will be run till July 10 Anil Sharma Jaipur Listen to This Article Rajasthan's agriculture department on May 15 launched a campaign against the sale of fake fertilisers, and hoarding of fertilisers and seeds during the kharif (monsoon crops) season. Suresh Kumar Ola, the state's agriculture commissioner, said that the quality control campaign will be run till July 10, under which department officials will inspect the establishments of fertiliser, seed, and pesticide manufacturers and sellers. 'If irregularities are found, actions like ban on sale, seizure, license suspension or cancellation will be taken under rules related to agricultural inputs, the Fertiliser (Control) Order 1985 and the Essential Commodities Act 1955,' he added. Ola further
The Hindu
29-04-2025
- The Hindu
59.55 quintals of rice being Illegally transported seized, vehicle also confiscated
The Kalaburagi district authorities have seized 59.55 quintals of rice meant for distribution among the poor under Anna Bhagya scheme. According to a statement from the Deputy Director of the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, the seized rice is valued at approximately ₹2.02 lakh. Acting on a tip-off, officials intercepted a goods vehicle near Jevargi taluk and discovered that rice meant for distribution among Anna Bhagya beneficiaries was being unlawfully transported for resale. In addition to the rice, the vehicle used for transportation, estimated to be worth ₹5 lakh, was confiscated. A case has been registered at the Jevargi Police Station under the Essential Commodities Act 1955 against three people in connection with the incident. Officials emphasised that unauthorised procurement and resale of Public Distribution System (PDS) rice, intended for ration card holders, at higher prices is a serious offense. The seized rice was reportedly illegally stockpiled with the intent of selling it at inflated rates in the open market. The department has warned that strict legal action will be taken against those involved in such offenses. Citizens have been urged not to engage in illegal purchase, sale, storage or transport of rationed commodities. The department also appealed to the public to report any such activities either to the Food Department or to the local police. It promised that the identities of such informants will be kept strictly confidential.
