New Delhi, Jan 31 (NationPress) The government has taken decisive action by issuing 14,692 show-cause notices, suspending or cancelling 6,373 licenses, and filing 766 first information reports (FIRs) to combat the misuse and diversion of fertilisers during the Kharif and the current Rabi season 2025–26 (April–Mid January 2026). This initiative aims to protect the interests of farmers and maintain the integrity of the national fertiliser supply chain, as stated in an official release on Saturday.

In partnership with state governments and local authorities, the government has launched extensive enforcement actions, including inspections, raids, and legal actions throughout the crop season. The Department of Fertilizers (DoF), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW), has spearheaded a comprehensive enforcement initiative.

“These proactive and rigorous measures are designed to ensure the timely availability of fertilisers, enhance market discipline, and uphold the integrity of fertiliser distribution systems nationwide,” the statement emphasized.

Imbalanced fertilisation leads to profound repercussions beyond mere soil degradation. Such practices further contribute to environmental pollution and pose potential health hazards.

The adverse effects are not confined to crops alone; they extend to the livestock sector as well. Crops grown on nutrient-deficient soils often lack critical minerals in feed and fodder, adversely impacting animal health and productivity.

As a result, nutrient imbalance presents a significant hurdle to the long-term viability and efficiency of integrated crop-livestock production systems.

The government is actively advocating for balanced fertilisation as a fundamental strategy to rejuvenate and sustain soil health, thereby fostering sustainable agricultural productivity.

Importantly, the soil health card equips farmers with a detailed understanding of their soils' nutrient status and physicochemical properties.

This card also provides tailored recommendations for the effective use of chemical fertilisers, bio-fertilisers, organic inputs, and soil treatments, facilitating informed decision-making and long-term soil health management.

By July 2025, this initiative had facilitated over 93,000 farmer training programmes, around 6.8 lakh field demonstrations, and numerous awareness campaigns.

“As of mid-November 2025, more than 25.55 crore soil health cards have been distributed nationwide, showcasing the extensive reach of the scheme in promoting balanced nutrient management,” the statement concluded.