Agriculture Deptt seizes spurious DAP fertiliser in Kulgam

Srinagar, Oct 28: The Department of Agriculture Kashmir has taken swift and comprehensive action following reports regarding the spurious DAP (Di-Ammonium Phosphate) fertilizer consignment in the Kakran area of district Kulgam.

Immediately after the matter came to notice, a team of enforcement officers from the Agriculture Department were directed to assess the situation and verify the authenticity of the reported material. The team conducted a detailed field inspection, during which samples of the suspected fertilizer were collected and forwarded to the notified laboratory for scientific analysis to ascertain its composition and quality, said an official press release.

Findings of the tests report from the quality control laboratory Srinagar indicated that the said material does not meet the standards prescribed under the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) for DAP fertilizer.On recieving the report Director Agriculture Kashmir alongwith Deputy Director law enforcement and team of enforcement officers rushed to the spot and initiated proceedings under the relevant provisions of law, and directed the concerned officers to take strict action against the defaulter and seized the material on the spot.