<h1>Government Denies Urea Shortage, Blames Market Manipulation; Urges States to Address Artificial Scarcity Concerns</h1> The central government has denied any urea shortage in India, attributing perceived scarcities to market manipulation for profit. The Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister urged state governments to tackle those creating artificial shortages. He dismissed claims of a urea shortage in Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing that urea supplies reach their destinations as scheduled. The government collaborates with the agriculture ministry to ensure timely delivery of fertilizers like DAP to farmers. Urea and DAP are heavily subsidized, with the government providing over Rs 1,600 per bag in subsidies. State and district authorities are tasked with monitoring fertilizer distribution.