India, May 24 -- With the kharif season approaching and concerns mounting over disruptions to global supply chains due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts, the Maharashtra government has gone on alert to manage fertiliser availability across the state.

Though the state government has denied any immediate shortage, measures such as rationing fertiliser sales, tighter monitoring of distribution, action against hoarding and plans for online booking of fertilisers have already begun in several districts.

Against the state's demand of 48 lakh metric tonnes placed before the Centre, only around 25 lakh metric tonnes are currently available. Officials said demand peaks during the kharif season, which begins in June, prompting the government to c...