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Rajasthan Minister Raids Factory Producing Potash from Salt Waste
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 21 Jun 2026, 05:31 AM
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Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena's surprise inspection in Jaipur uncovered a factory allegedly manufacturing potash from salt waste and selling biostimulants without permission, violating fertilizer standards.
During a surprise raid in Jaipur, Rajasthan's Agriculture Minister, Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena, has uncovered significant irregularities at a manufacturing facility. The inspection revealed that the unit was allegedly producing potash, a vital plant nutrient, using waste material from salt production.
Further investigations during the raid indicated that the factory was also engaged in the sale of biostimulants without obtaining the necessary permissions. These practices appear to violate established fertilizer standards and regulations governing agricultural inputs.
The minister's action highlights concerns over the quality and legality of agricultural products being supplied to farmers, potentially leading to fraudulent practices and impacting crop yields.
Further investigations during the raid indicated that the factory was also engaged in the sale of biostimulants without obtaining the necessary permissions. These practices appear to violate established fertilizer standards and regulations governing agricultural inputs.
The minister's action highlights concerns over the quality and legality of agricultural products being supplied to farmers, potentially leading to fraudulent practices and impacting crop yields.