Bhubaneswar, Aug. 30 -- Former Odisha Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, has sought Union Minister JP Nadda's intervention to address the problem of shortage of fertilisers in the state.

Patnaik wrote a letter to Nadda, the Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers, to urgently address the shortage of urea that is threatening agricultural activity during the crucial Kharif season.

In his letter, Patnaik highlighted the deepening crisis faced by farmers across Odisha, particularly in tribal districts, due to short supply, black marketing, and alleged corruption in fertiliser distribution.

He urged the Centre to ensure an immediate and adequate supply of urea to prevent disruption of crop pr...