**Summary:**
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Satna, Madhya Pradesh, on September 11, 2025, to address concerns regarding fertiliser availability. He assured farmers of the Central Government's commitment to ensuring adequate fertiliser and urea supplies. The Fertiliser Ministry is actively working to meet state demands. In Satna district, urea consumption has increased this year, with 27,700 metric tonnes already supplied compared to 23,585 metric tonnes by the same time last year. An additional 1,500 metric tonnes were supplied to Satna on the day of the visit. The increased demand is attributed to abundant rainfall and expanded paddy sowing. Minister Chouhan emphasized continuous efforts to improve the fertiliser supply system in coordination with the Fertiliser Ministry and the State Government. He addressed memorandums regarding fertiliser issues and reiterated that farmers' interests are paramount.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Agriculture Farmers Welfare: The Indian government ministry responsible for agriculture and farmers' welfare.
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Union Agriculture Minister.
Satna, Madhya Pradesh: A district in Madhya Pradesh, India, focus of fertiliser supply efforts.
Fertiliser Ministry: The ministry responsible for the supply of fertilizers.
urea: A nitrogen-based fertilizer, the supply of which is being discussed.
State Government: The government of Madhya Pradesh
Central Government: Government of India
Rural Development: Ministry of Rural development
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh
Chouhan visits Satna in Madhya Pradesh; assures
supply of fertiliser and urea
“Fertiliser Ministry is continuously working to ensure
supply based on the state’s demand” – Shri Shivraj
Singh
“In Satna district, last year the consumption of urea
was 23,585 metric tonnes; this time 27,700 metric
tonnes has already arrived here” – Shri Chouhan
“Today, again 1,500 metric tonnes of fertiliser has
been supplied to Satna” – Shri Shivraj Singh
“Due to abundant rainfall and increased paddy
sowing, the demand for urea is higher” – Shri
Chouhan
“Continuous efforts are being made to improve the
system further in coordination with the Fertiliser
Ministry and the State Government” – Shri Chouhan
Posted On: 11 SEP 2025 8:45PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare & Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today
visited Satna in Madhya Pradesh today and addressed students at a programme organised at Excellence
College. Speaking to media persons after the event, the Union Minister discussed the adequate supply of
fertilisers and urea in Satna and said that the interest of farmers is paramount for the Government of India. Heassured that the Central Government is making every effort to ensure fertilisers and urea reach farmers in
sufficient quantities.
“Some friends have given memorandums regarding the problems regarding fertilisers. For us, the interest of
farmers is paramount. The Central Government is making constant efforts in that direction. The Fertiliser
Ministry is working promptly on all requirements. Based on the demand of the state, the Ministry is
continuously supplying fertilisers. If we look at Satna district alone, last year by this time, urea consumption
was 23,585 metric tonnes, while this year 27,700 metric tonnes of urea have already reached Satna district,”
Shri Shivraj Singh said.
Shri Chouhan said that as soon as the matter came to his notice, he discussed it with the administration and the
state government. He added that this time, rainfall has been good in the region, and sowing areas including
paddy require more urea, that is why the demand is higher.
The Union Minister informed that even today, 1,500 metric tonnes of fertiliser was supplied to Satna. He said
that efforts for uninterrupted supply of fertilisers will go on. If required, discussions will be held with the
Fertiliser Ministry and the state government to make the system even more robust and ensure that needs are
fully met.
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