Agriculture department officials inspect fertilizer shops in Kumbakonam
Agriculture department officials conducted inspections at fertilizer shops in Kumbakonam to ensure compliance with regulations and fair trade practices.
Officials from the quality control wing of the Agriculture Department conducted surprise inspections at various fertilizer shops in and around Kumbakonam, Thanjavur district.
The inspections were aimed at verifying shop licenses, verifying stock against POS machine records, and ensuring compliance with the Fertilizer Control Order of 1985. Officials strictly warned traders against bundling additional products with subsidized fertilizers, a common complaint from farmers.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai