Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Minister Urges Farmers to Bring Quality Cotton for Better Prices
The Telangana government wants cotton farmers to get the best price for their crops.
The minister, Konda Surekha, is encouraging farmers to bring good-quality cotton to sell at government-run centers.
The government has set a price for the cotton, and they'll pay farmers quickly.
To help farmers, the government will check the cotton's moisture and take action against anyone causing losses.
They are providing tools to assist farmers in this process.
Minister urges farmers to bring high-quality cotton to secure the best price.
Government will purchase every bag of cotton brought to CCI centers.
A committee has been formed to inspect the moisture levels.
Farmers advised to dry cotton before bringing to centers to ensure quality.
Payments will be directly deposited into farmer's bank accounts within 3-5 days.
- Who
- Minister Konda Surekha, cotton farmers, CCI, Telangana government officials
- What
- Minister's appeal for farmers to bring quality cotton, ensuring procurement, and setting up moisture inspection
- When
- Current marketing season, as of Monday
- Where
- Warangal, Enumamula Market Yard
- Why
- To ensure farmers get a fair price for their cotton.
Farmers' concerns
Government's Perspective
Moisture Content
Farmers' concerns
Farmers face challenges due to moisture affecting prices
Government's Perspective
Government is working to inspect moisture and prevent losses for farmers.
- Issue
- Cotton procurement and moisture content
- MSP
- ₹8,100 per quintal
- Moisture Limit (Standard)
- 8%
- Payment Processing
- 3-5 days to bank account
- Contact Numbers
- 1800 599 5779 (toll-free) or 889728 11111 (WhatsApp)
- Procurement Center
- CCI centers
Sources
Increase cotton moisture upper limit to 20%: Telangana appeals to Centre
Cotton Farmers Lose `1,000 MSP Per Quintal Due to High Moisture
Konda Surekha Asks Farmers to Bring Good Cotton for Best Price
Tummala urges cotton growers to keep moisture below 12%
