Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Govt. to Open 550 Centers for Cotton Procurement at MSP
The government is helping cotton farmers by buying their cotton at a guaranteed price.
The Textiles Minister is leading the initiative, which begins in October 2025.
Farmers can register and book slots using the 'Kapas-Kisaan' app.
All processes are digital and paperless.
Payments will be made directly to farmers' bank accounts.
Local committees and helplines will be available to assist.
The goal is to ensure a streamlined, transparent, and fair process for farmers.
Government to establish 550 cotton procurement centers across major cotton-producing states.
Procurement will start on October 1 in Northern states, October 15 in Central states, and October 21 in Southern states.
Farmers can register and book slots using the 'Kapas-Kisaan' mobile app.
All processes are designed to be digital and paperless.
Payments will be made directly to farmers' bank accounts via Aadhaar.
- Who
- Textiles Minister and cotton farmers
- What
- Cotton procurement under MSP scheme
- When
- Kharif Marketing Season 2025-26, starting October 1
- Where
- Major cotton-producing states
- Why
- To support cotton farmers and ensure fair prices
Farmers
Government
Pricing
Farmers
Farmers want fair prices for their cotton produce.
Government
Government aims to ensure remunerative prices through MSP.
- Procurement Centers
- 550 nationwide
- MSP Start Date (North)
- October 1
- MSP Start Date (Central)
- October 15
- MSP Start Date (South)
- October 21
- App Name
- Kapas-Kisaan
- Payment Method
- Aadhaar-linked payments
Sources
Kapas Kisan app to facilitate seamless procurement of cotton by farmers under MSP scheme
Cotton Corporation of India sets up 550 procurement centres to carry out MSP operations
Centre reviews preparedness for cotton MSP operations for Kharif Season
Textiles Minister assesses MSP operations for cotton procurement ahead of Kharif season
550 centres to be opened by govt for cotton procurement from farmers at MSP
