New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- The Department of Fertilisers (DoF), in coordination with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare (DA&FW) and State Governments, has carried out an extensive enforcement drive to curb black marketing, hoarding, and diversion of fertilisers during the Kharif and ongoing Rabi seasons of 2025-26 (April-November).

The coordinated effort aims to safeguard farmers' interests, maintain supply integrity, and ensure the timely and equitable availability of fertilisers across India.

Senior officials from the Centre and States held multiple joint meetings to strengthen monitoring and enforcement.

The result was a large-scale nationwide crackdown, involving over 3.17 lakh inspections and raids across districts. The...