Tanveer directs to open fertilizer model centers in every district

ISLAMABAD
Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain on Thursday directed the fertilizer companies to establish model centers in every district to facilitate farmers and ensure the availability of fertilizers at fair prices.
This decision was made during a meeting of the Fertilizer Review Committee chaired by the minister, which aimed to review the availability and prices of fertilizers in the country. In this regards, he said the farmers would be able to buy fertilizer at the original price at the centers and this initiative would end the manipulation of agencies and dealers.
He said Fuji Fertilizer Company established a few model centers last week whereas the minister directed Engro Fertilizer Company to share proposals for establishment of model centers on a priority basis. “The government is committed to protecting farmers from exploitation by middlemen and agencies,” Rana Tanveer said.
He instructed the provinces to take strict action on hoarding and price manipulation The committee expressed satisfaction over the availability of fertilizer stock. The committee also sought suggestions from all the stakeholders for Rabi season planning.