Tribeniganj fertilizer shopkeepers, fertilizer shopkeepers and even government undertakings are not lagging behind in looting the farmers. A case of irregularities in fertilizer distribution and black marketing has come to light in Biscomaan amid the planting of paddy during the pick hour of Kharif season. On Saturday, angry farmers created a ruckus at the center due to adequate quantity of IFFCO DAP, potash and mixture fertilizer not being given to the farmers in the warehouse of Biscomaan. The limit reached when even on Friday the manager found the center completely closed without any prior notice, due to which the farmers coming from far away places returned disappointed after standing in queues the whole day.
Considering the seriousness of the matter, the Agriculture Department has sought clarification from the Biscomaun Manager.
Government fertilizers are being sold at expensive prices. Angry farmers allege that middlemen are dominant within the Biskoman Centre. The fertilizer which should be available to farmers at government rates is being black marketed and is being sold indiscriminately at higher prices in private shops in the market. Even after standing in the queue since morning, common farmers are turned away on the pretext of running out of fertiliser. But the Agriculture Department is sleeping like Kumbhakarna. Farmers allege that the peak season of paddy planting is going on. At this time there is a dire need of DAP in the fields. If fertilizer is not available on time, then the failure of the Kharif crop is certain, which will have a direct impact on our livelihood.
Officers got angry after seeing the lock hanging
On Friday, when the center did not open despite the long queue of farmers, the farmers of Babhangama including Aurlaha residents Suman Kumar, Ranjit Kumar, Dinesh Kumar lodged a written complaint with the Agriculture Department. As soon as the complaint was received, Block Agriculture Officer Nitish Kumar and Agriculture Coordinator Sunil Kumar conducted a surprise inspection of the Biscoman warehouse and office. During inspection, the center was found locked. Considering keeping the center closed without any information as gross negligence, the officials have sought clarification from the Biscomaun manager.
The farmers present during the uproar have demanded an impartial investigation of the entire matter from the District Officer and the Agriculture Department and strict action against the culprits.
Those who expressed anger included hundreds of farmers including Bibilal Sardar of Pathragordhe North Panchayat, Manisha Devi (Mirjawa), Rita Devi (Maheshwar), Nageshwar Mehta and Sunder Sah (Madhiya), Anshu Kumar (Pratapur), Paro Devi (Pathragordhay), Bibi Shahid (Harnaha), Domi Yadav (Malhanma), Sadanand Ram (Gonha), Tarun Yadav (Moosaharniya) and Color Sardar (Hemantganj). Were.
officials say
On the complaint of farmers, a surprise inspection of Biscomaan’s office and warehouse was conducted, which was found closed. Taking this seriously, an explanation has been demanded from the Biscoman manager. Playing with the rights of farmers will not be tolerated. Based on the investigation report, senior officers will be written to for strict action. Nitish Kumar, Block Agriculture Officer, Triveniganj
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