Raipur, May 17 -- Congress leader and former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday criticised the BJP-led Central government over the alleged shortage of fertilizers faced by the farmers.

"First, there is no fertiliser, and secondly, they are talking about increasing the price. Farmers used to get the fertilisers by April, but right now they have not got any fertiliser, even though it's already May... Women of the villages have learnt how to make Vermicompost. So, I appeal to the farmers to make them at home instead of waiting for the government to provide manure..." he told reporters here.

Meanwhile, the Department of Fertilisers (DoF) on Monday confirmed it is actively managing the supply of critical raw materials, specifically ammo...