CCI to continue cotton procurement at MSP till month-end
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· MSP, procurement, PDS & food security· Prelims·
Why in news
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) extended the cotton procurement deadline until the end of February 2026 following a request from the State government.
Background
The CCI has procured 16.15 lakh tonnes of cotton valued at ₹12,823 crore from over 8.8 lakh farmers. The extension was granted to address opposition from the farming community and ginning mills regarding the 'kapas kisan' app.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCCI: Cotton Corporation of India is the body responsible for cotton procurement.
- FactCCI procured 16.15 lakh tonnes of cotton valued at ₹12,823 crore.
- FactProcurement reached over 8.8 lakh farmers.
- Fact'kapas kisan' app is used for registering farmer details for cotton procurement.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of public procurement agencies in stabilizing farm incomes and ensuring price discovery for essential commodities like cotton in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Market intervention: Balancing MSP-based procurement with private sector ginning mill interests
- Digital governance: Addressing friction in farmer-facing apps like 'kapas kisan' for data transparency
- Price stability: Mitigating price volatility for cotton farmers during peak harvest seasons
Keywords: Minimum Support Price · Price Discovery · Public Procurement · Farm Income · Market Intervention
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