India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
In a decisive move to ensure robust preparedness ahead of the Kharif Cotton Season 2025-26, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, led a comprehensive review of Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations with key officials from all cotton-growing states, the Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI) and Ministry of Textiles officials. Her intervention reflects the Ministry's commitment to transparent, efficient, and farmer-centric procurement mechanisms.
Recognizing cotton as a critical sector for millions of farmers, the Ministry is steering the national strategy to ensure hassle-free procurement, timely payments, and digital inclusion. During the meeting, clear gui...