Gujarat: New fertiliser distribution app aims to reduce queues and improve efficiency  

Navsari, June 24 (IANS) A mobile application designed to streamline fertiliser distribution is being trialled in Gujarat’s Navsari district, offering farmers a system for pre-booking and tracking subsidised fertiliser supplies through a digital platform that aims to improve transparency and efficiency in allocation.

The Fertiliser Sale Application System, developed under the Ministry of Agriculture, has been introduced as a pilot project in Navsari and allows farmers to register using their Aadhaar details, submit information about their landholdings, and receive a QR code for purchasing fertiliser from authorised dealers based on real-time availability.

Farmers in the district have reported that the system has reduced the need to visit multiple outlets or wait in long queues.

Ashok Gandhi, a farmer from Navsari, said he now uses the application to secure fertiliser in advance according to his requirements.

“The government-made app for fertiliser is very useful for farmers. It will help regulate the amount of fertiliser farmers use, making farming easier. It is truly beneficial,” he said.

Under the system, once registered, farmers can check availability and collect fertiliser from nearby suppliers by presenting their QR code, which links their entitlement and booking details to the distribution network.

According to agriculture department officials, the platform has been designed to ensure that subsidised fertiliser reaches genuine beneficiaries in a timely and transparent manner while reducing congestion at retail points.

P.R. Kathiria, Deputy Director of Agriculture in Navsari, said the application is intended to simplify access for farmers. “The benefit of this is that farmers will be able to know from home which nearby shop has fertiliser available. They will not have to rush from place to place or stand unnecessarily in queues for fertiliser,” he said.

Officials added that the digital system enables real-time monitoring of fertiliser availability, demand and distribution, allowing authorities to better manage supply chains and reduce inefficiencies in the allocation process.

The pilot implementation in Navsari is being closely observed, with the possibility of expansion to other districts in Gujarat if it proves effective in improving access and transparency in fertiliser distribution for farmers.

--IANS

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