Agri-input dealers strike in Maharashtra on 27th April
By yash chouhan 2026-04-25 12:19:54
Agri-input dealers in Maharashtra have announced a strike for April 27.
The Maharashtra Fertilizers, Pesticides and Seeds Dealers Association (MAFDA) and the All India Dealer Association (AIDA) have declared a one-day statewide shutdown. The organizations have warned that if their demands are not addressed, they may even resort to an indefinite strike.
Dealers and manufacturers argue that the increased surveillance and regulations being imposed by the government could make it difficult to conduct business. According to Vineet Kasliwal, General Secretary of the association, a new government resolution (GR) has designated 23 different levels of officials as Quality Control Inspectors, who will be responsible for inspecting agri-input units.
A senior industry official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, stated that the increased number of inspectors would lead to frequent sampling at both the company and dealer levels, which could adversely affect the 'Ease of Doing Business.' He suggested that instead of increasing physical inspections, the focus should be on strengthening laboratory testing, digital traceability, and audit systems.
Vijay Thakur, President of the Organic Agro Manufacturers Association (OAMA), described this as a collective step taken to safeguard the dignity of agri-entrepreneurs.
It is reported that approximately 85,000 agri-input shops across the state have extended their support to this strike.
Dr. Suhas Buddhe, a representative of the agri-input industry, stated that there is a need for a balanced, transparent, and fair regulatory framework that takes into account the interests of both the farmers and the stability of the industry.
