The Maharashtra Fertilizers, Pesticides, and Seeds Dealers Association (MAFDA) and the All India Dealer Association (AIDA) are set to hold a one-day strike on April 27 in Maharashtra, India, in response to a new government resolution that designates 23 officials as quality control inspectors for agricultural inputs. Industry representatives argue that this increased oversight will complicate business operations and negatively impact the ease of doing business. Maharashtra is a significant consumer of fertilizers and pesticides, being a leading producer of horticulture and commercial crops such as cotton and sugarcane. The associations have urged the government to maintain an inspector-free model and improve laboratory capabilities, digital traceability, and audits instead of implementing blanket inspections. Approximately 85,000 agricultural input shops across the state are expected to participate in the strike, which aims to protect the interests of agri-entrepreneurs.