Haryana CM Nayab Saini says farm portal curbed fertiliser misuse, saved Centre's subsidy

Nayab Singh Saini said Haryana's crop portal had made fertiliser distribution more transparent and curbed black marketing. He also outlined MSP procurement, diversification incentives, natural farming measures and water conservation plans.Saini said the government was also encouraging crop diversification by assuring farmers that their produce would be purchased. (Credits: India Today)New Delhi,Nov 11, 2026 22:15 ISTHaryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the state government's ‘Meri Fasal, Mera Byora’ portal has helped make fertiliser distribution more transparent, prevent black marketing and reduce the Centre's subsidy expenditure. He said the system tracks farmers' landholdings and fertiliser requirements, ensuring that supplies are allocated according to the area under cultivation.Speaking at the Kisan Tak Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026, Saini said farmers in Haryana had been protected from the burden of rising fertiliser prices, with the Centre continuing to provide subsidies. He also spoke about the state's plans for minimum support price (MSP) procurement, crop diversification, natural farming and soil health.Saini said farmers register on the Meri Fasal, Mera Byora portal to access several government services, including selling their produce at MSP and receiving benefits under the Bhavantar Bharpai scheme. The portal has also been linked to fertiliser distribution, with allocations made according to the area of land registered by each farmer.The chief minister said the system had helped prevent the black marketing of fertilisers and brought greater transparency to their distribution. He claimed that the arrangement had saved the Centre a substantial amount in fertiliser subsidy expenditure. Referring to fertiliser prices, Saini said that during the Congress government's tenure, a bag of DAP had cost between Rs 1,100 and Rs 1,200, while a bag of urea was priced at around Rs 600. He said urea was still available at the same price and that his government had ensured farmers did not face an additional burden.? #NayabSinghSaini #BharatAgricultureConference2026 #7Tak | @NayabSainiBJP | @maryashakil | Sayeed Ansari https://t.co/PizryvPpbD— AajTak (@aajtak) November 11, 2026HARYANA ASSURES MSP PROCUREMENT, OFFERS SUPPORT FOR MILLETSSaini said Haryana grows different crops in different regions. Farmers in southern Haryana cultivate mustard, while sunflower is grown in Kurukshetra. The state government procures these crops at MSP, he said. On bajra procurement, the chief minister said the state had fixed a price of Rs 2,300 per quintal. If farmers receive a lower price in the market, the government pays them the difference under the Bhavantar Bharpai scheme. He added that some farmers had received prices of Rs 2,400 to Rs 2,500 per quintal for their produce.Saini said the government was also encouraging crop diversification by assuring farmers that their produce would be purchased. He said farmers who move away from traditional crops and adopt crop diversification receive an incentive of Rs 8,000 per acre.HARYANA PUSHES NATURAL FARMING AND SOIL TESTINGThe chief minister said the state was encouraging farmers to adopt natural farming. The government has announced plans to develop a 2,000-acre natural farming cluster in Kurukshetra.He said the government would compensate farmers if they suffer losses while practising natural farming. Farmers would also receive an additional incentive of 10 per cent, he said.Saini added that the government was setting up soil-testing laboratories at district and block levels to help farmers assess the nutrient requirements of their fields and determine the appropriate use of fertilisers and pesticides.The state is also promoting horticulture through four clusters focused on crops such as kinnow, strawberry, guava and litchi. The government has assigned HAFED agencies the responsibility of procuring naturally grown produce at mandis, he said, adding that farmers would be encouraged to receive better prices for such products.WATER CONSERVATION A PRIORITY AMID GROUNDWATER CONCERNSExpressing concern over the falling groundwater levels in Haryana, Saini said the government was working to conserve water through the Amrit Sarovar scheme. The initiative involves developing ponds, wells and traditional water bodies across the state.Referring to the possibility of water shortages due to El Nio conditions, he said the government was working to revive and develop natural water sources. Several dams were also being built, which would benefit Haryana and neighbouring states, he added.On the long-standing water dispute between Haryana and Punjab, Saini said the matter was being monitored by the Supreme Court. He said his government would act within the framework of the Constitution.- Ends