New Delhi, March 11 -- India is actively securing alternative suppliers for essential fertilisers and raw materials, such as rock phosphate and sulphur, to mitigate potential shortages if the West Asia conflict persists.

Agriculture Commissioner PK Singh on Wednesday said that there is currently no disruption to fertiliser supplies.

"The country is making arrangements and efforts to explore more alternative destinations to import LNG. It's a kind of pre-emptive measure in case the war goes on for a longer period. Advisories are also being issued to farmers for the wise use of fertilisers," Singh said on the sidelines of a soil health event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in New Delhi.

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