Illegal urea supply from Una has come under investigation after reports revealed that subsidised fertilizer meant for local farmers was diverted to neighbouring Punjab. The Agriculture Department, along with officials from fertilizer cooperative IFFCO, has initiated strict action to identify those involved.
On Monday morning, senior officials from the Agriculture Department held a meeting with district-level IFFCO officers. During the meeting, authorities sought detailed records of fertilizer supply, stock movement, and distribution across Una district.
The issue surfaced after a media report exposed an alleged racket supplying urea illegally to industrial units in Punjab, raising concerns over farmer shortages.
Agriculture Department Targets Illegal Urea Supply from Una
Following the disclosure, officials began working on a joint strategy to dismantle the illegal urea supply from Una. Investigators are now identifying vehicles used to transport fertilizer consignments to Hoshiarpur district in Punjab.
Authorities have also started tracing the warehouses from which the consignments originated. The first inspections will focus on warehouses along the Una–Gagret–Daulatpur route, which lies close to the Punjab border. In addition, officials will review footage from surveillance cameras installed in border areas.
Officials Warn of Strict Action
Deputy Director of the District Agriculture Department, Dr. Kulbhushan Dhiman, described the case as serious. He stated that fertilizer allocated for Himachal Pradesh farmers cannot be diverted to another state under any circumstances.
He confirmed that officials have demanded complete fertilizer records from IFFCO. Authorities will take strict legal action against anyone found guilty.
IFFCO Issues Internal Warning
Sources said that IFFCO has issued firm instructions to its officers. The cooperative warned that if any official is found assisting dealers in the illegal urea supply from Una, disciplinary action will follow.
Notably, the state received 3,400 tonnes of urea around ten days ago. Out of this, 850 tonnes were allotted to Una district. Despite this allocation, several warehouses currently report no stock, strengthening suspicion of diversion.
The investigation continues as authorities work to protect farmer interests and prevent fertilizer misuse.
