Krishna, Kakinada chosen for pilot fertiliser distribution app

Vijayawada: Krishna district and Kakinada district have been selected as pilot districts for implementing a national-level app for the sale and distribution of subsidised fertilisers. The app, developed by the Central Government, aims to streamline fertiliser distribution and improve monitoring. States have been given flexibility to make changes based on local requirements to ensure farmers do not face difficulties.A review meeting on the pilot project was held at the agriculture director’s office in Mangalagiri on Thursday. Officials discussed supplying fertilisers in phases according to crop stages, assigning village agricultural assistants to identify eligible farmers, and creating special procedures for border villages.The use of artificial intelligence for monitoring and verification was also discussed during the meeting. Officials said the suggestions and recommendations made during the review would be sent to the Central Government.Special chief secretary for agriculture Budithi Rajshekar has invited suggestions for state-level modifications to make the app more farmer-friendly.