Archive · 17 Nov 2025
KTR Criticizes Central & Telangana Governments Over Cotton Procurement Crisis
Farmers in Telangana grew lots of cotton but can't sell it.
K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) says the central and state governments aren't helping.
The company that buys cotton, CCI, is saying no to some cotton because it's too wet or there are other problems.
Farmers aren't getting the fair price they should, and they're losing money.
KTR wants the leaders to do more and talk to the central government to fix this quickly.
KTR criticizes Central and Telangana governments for negligence in cotton procurement crisis.
Farmers unable to sell cotton at MSP due to CCI's refusal, causing financial losses.
CCI cites issues like moisture content, Kapas app registration, and ginning mill corruption as reasons for refusal.
KTR alleges that state MPs and the Chief Minister have not adequately pressured the Centre to resolve the crisis.
Projected cotton production is 28.29 lakh tonnes, but CCI has purchased only 1.12 lakh tonnes so far.
- Who
- K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), BRS working president
- What
- Criticized the Central and Telangana governments for negligence in the cotton procurement crisis
- When
- Statement made on Sunday
- Where
- Telangana
- Why
- Farmers are reportedly not receiving the MSP due to issues with Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) procurement, resulting in financial losses
KTR's Position (BRS)
Government Rationale (Central & State)
Government Inaction and Responsibility
KTR's Position (BRS)
KTR accuses the Central and Telangana governments of 'reckless negligence' and inaction, stating that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has not raised the issue meaningfully in Delhi and state MPs have failed to pressure the Centre.
Government Rationale (Central & State)
The government's position is that issues like moisture content, Kapas Mobile App registration problems, and allegations of corruption in ginning mills are the reasons for procurement difficulties, suggesting these are operational issues being encountered.
Farmer Financial Distress
KTR's Position (BRS)
Farmers are not receiving the MSP of ₹8,110 per quintal, and are forced to sell in the open market for ₹6,000-₹7,000, leading to significant losses.
Government Rationale (Central & State)
While not directly stated, the government's response would likely involve acknowledging market prices but emphasizing efforts to support farmers, though KTR claims current procurement falls far short of projected needs.
- Commodity
- Cotton
- Minimum Support Price (MSP)
- ₹8,110 per quintal
- Open Market Price
- ₹6,000 - ₹7,000 per quintal
- Projected Cotton Production
- 28.29 lakh tonnes
- Cotton Purchased by CCI (so far)
- 1.12 lakh tonnes
- KTR's Allegation
- Central and State governments are negligent in cotton procurement.
