Gadchiroli District Launches Crackdown on Cross-Border Fertilizer Diversion, Threatens Criminal Action The Gadchiroli district administration has intensified efforts to combat the illegal diversion of subsidized fertilizers to neighboring states, warning of strict legal consequences for agro dealers involved in the practice. The move comes amid growing concerns that fertilizers intended for local farmers are being siphoned off and sold at inflated prices in Telangana and Chhattisgarh, disrupting supply chains and inflating costs for rural communities. Authorities have directed officials to initiate criminal proceedings against Krishi Seva Kendras (agro service centers) suspected of facilitating the diversion. The District Agriculture Superintendent and the Agriculture Development Officer issued these directives, emphasizing the need to ensure that farmers within Gadchiroli receive their entitled supplies without interruption. To enforce this, special checkpoints have been established in border talukas such as Dhanora, Sironcha, Aheri, Bhamragad, and Desaiganj. These checkpoints will inspect vehicles transporting fertilizers to prevent unauthorized movement across state lines. In parallel, the agriculture department has launched a comprehensive audit of transactions recorded on point-of-sale (PoS) machines at all fertilizer outlets. Officials are verifying whether sales are being made to genuine farmers within the district and in appropriate quantities, aiming to detect irregularities and curb fraudulent entries. This measure is designed to identify and address discrepancies in the distribution system, ensuring that subsidies reach their intended beneficiaries. The administration has made it clear that penalties will extend beyond administrative actions such as license cancellations.#gadchiroli_district #krishi_seva_kendras #dhanora #sironcha #agriculture_development_officer
