Agriculture Minister of Rajasthan's ongoing offensive against bogus fertilizer facilities prolonged to a second day; inspections at numerous factories in Kishangarh exposed dubious stockpiles.
In a determined bid to eradicate the production and distribution of counterfeit fertilizers, Rajasthan authorities have intensified their efforts since May 30, 2025. This campaign, led by Rajasthan's Agriculture Minister, Dr. Kirori Lal Meena, has seen numerous raids and inspections in Kishangarh, Ajmer, and surrounding villages, including Dindwara, Udaipurkalan, Tilonia, Nalu, and Bandarsindri.
During these operations, large-scale production of counterfeit DAP, SSP, and potash fertilizers was uncovered. Authorities seized thousands of empty branded fertilizer bags and labels, as well as adulterated materials such as marble powder and soil, being used to manufacture these fake products under reputed company names. The aim was clearly to deceive farmers.
In Kishangarh, action was ongoing against Green Agro Industries and Radhik Agro Industries, while Atisha Biotech, located near Churli, was found producing substandard Sagarika fertilizer without authorization. Meanwhile, in Tikawara, three units were sealed due to suspected use of unauthorized raw materials for producing PROM and PDM, with further legal proceedings underway.
In addition to these printing and manufacturing units, the agriculture department has been conducting intensive inspections of the remaining 277 units across other districts in the state. Notably, Ajmer district hosts 21 fertilizer manufacturing units, 8 of which are located in the Kishangarh area.
The seizures made during these operations totaled 2,798.04 metric tons of various fertilizers. Legal proceedings and sample testing are underway for these confiscated products. For instance, 879.85 metric tons of fertilizers were confiscated from Divya Agro Fertilizer Industries, and 631.47 metric tons of PROM, PDM, and Sagarika fertilizers were seized from Atisha Biotech, with four samples collected for testing.
Furthermore, at Bhumi Agro Industries in Udaipurkalan, unauthorized raw materials and gypsum were found, leading to the seizure of 1,750 metric tons of gypsum and other ingredients. Another unit, M/s Gordhan Agro in Udaipurkalan, had its materials seized due to the presence of unlicensed raw materials and gypsum, totaling 77.50 metric tons.
The government's commitment to providing genuine agricultural inputs is evident in the regular quality control drives conducted to fight black marketing, hoarding, and the sale of fake fertilizers. As part of these efforts, a pre-Kharif quality control drive runs from May 15 to July 10, 2025, with inspectors visiting manufacturers and sellers to collect samples and initiate legal proceedings against those violating quality norms.
Dr. Meena reiterated the government's commitment to ensuring the availability of high-quality seeds, fertilizers, and other agricultural inputs to farmers. Since April 1, 2025, a total of 1,464 fertilizer samples have been collected statewide, of which 136 were found substandard.
This sustained and serious campaign by Rajasthan’s agriculture department underscores their commitment to eradicating fake fertilizer manufacturing and protecting farmers from substandard agricultural inputs. The wider regional effort to control fertilizer quality is also reflected in separate but related enforcement actions in other states like Gujarat and Haryana.
In the pursuit of genuine agricultural inputs, the Rajasthan government's Finance department has initiated a stricter regime for handling compensation and fines against the illegal manufacturing units unveiled during the anti-counterfeit fertilizer campaign.
Furthermore, considering the significant role of the manufacturing industry in creating counterfeit fertilizers, the government is now exploring potential regulatory reforms to strengthen the quality control measures across all related industries.
