Sri Vijaya Puram, July 1: The Department of Agriculture is introducing the Framework for Fertilizer Sale (FFS), a digital platform to ensure transparent, efficient and farmer-friendly distribution of subsidized fertilizers through a mobile application integrated with the Point of Sale (PoS) system and Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS).
The FFS enables farmers to apply in advance for fertilizers, reserve stock, generate QR/Token-based allotments and maintain digital records, ensuring timely and transparent distribution.
To promote awareness and adoption of the new system, the Department is organizing Awareness-cum-Training Programmes across the Islands for progressive farmers, Members of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS), Farmers’ Interest Groups (FIGs), Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Farmer Friends, and other interested farmers.
Farmers can submit applications through the FFS Mobile Application (available on the Google Play Store), the web portal, or through assisted facilities at Departmental Sub-depots, Common Service Centres (CSCs), PACS/Cooperative Societies, authorized fertilizer retailers, and extension workers. Aadhaar-based biometric e-KYC or OTP authentication is mandatory. Based on the selected crop and cultivated area, the system recommends the fertilizer requirement and farmers can apply for the recommended or a lower quantity, subject to prescribed norms.
In the initial phase, the system will facilitate the distribution of Urea, Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) and Murate of Potash (MOP), ensuring greater transparency, better inventory management, and improved service delivery to the farming community across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
For further information and technical guidance, farmers may contact the nearest Agriculture Sub- Depot/ Zonal Agriculture Office or contact at Kisan Call Centre -03192 243434.