India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

 As per information furnished by Department of Fertilizers, following steps are taken by the Government every season to ensure adequate and timely availability of fertilizers across the country:

  (i).        Before the commencement of each cropping season, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), in consultation with all the State Governments assesses the State-wise & month-wise requirement of fertilizers.

 (ii).        On the basis of requirement projected by DA&FW, Department of Fertilizers allocates adequate quantities of fertilizers to States by issuing monthly supply pla...