PRAYAGRAJ, July 28 -- With the Kharif season gaining momentum, the administration in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj division is stepping up efforts to ensure timely availability of essential fertilisers to farmers in Prayagraj, Pratapgarh, Kaushambi, and Fatehpur districts.

Acting joint director (Agriculture) Shipra said the distribution of essential fertilisers-urea, phosphate, and gypsum-is progressing smoothly and meeting the needs of farmers across the region.

Of the 71,000 metric tonnes (MT) of urea allocated for the season, nearly 80%-or 56,743 MT-had been delivered by July 25.

Sales centres currently hold 44,615 MT in stock, with 31,868 MT already reaching farmers and another 12,747 MT kept in reserve-ensuring a comfortable supply as...