Thane, The new digital platform 'Framework for Fertiliser Sale' will be implemented across Thane district in Maharashtra from August 15, officials said.
The initiative was recently rolled out on a pilot basis in 56 districts across 23 states.
It will be implemented in Thane from August 15, Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer Ranjit Yadav said on Wednesday.
Following successful trials in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Kolhapur, the framework expands to Thane and nine other districts. Thane currently has 1,38,862 farmers working across 59,831 hectares of Kharif crop area. Agriculture officials have confirmed there is no shortage of fertilisers, as per the Zilla Parishad's release.
"The Zilla Parishad is fully prepared for its implementation, and we urge all farmers across Thane district to maximise the benefits of this digital facility starting August 15," he added.
People encountering issues with booking or distribution can contact their local block agriculture officer or quality control inspector for immediate grievance redressal, the release said.
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