Traffic is prohibited during the nationwide lockdown because of the Corona infection. Despite this, a lot of work is going on in the agricultural sector during this period. This is what we see by looking at the figures for fertilizer sales at record levels during the lockdown period.

During the lockdown between April 1 and April 22, 2020, farmers have purchased 10.63 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer. If we compare this figure with the fertilizer sales data for the same period last year, then there is a big difference. This year fertilizer sales have increased by 32% as compared to 8.02 lakh metric tonnes in the same period last year.

The Government of India has granted permission for the operation of fertilizer plants in the country under the Essential Commodities Act, even during lockdown so that the lockdown does not have any ill effects on the agricultural sector.

Source: Krishak Jagat

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