The Maharashtra government has procured 4.4 million quintals of cotton as of March 18, 2025 through the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), informs Jaykumar Rawal, Marketing Minister.
This will ensure farmers receive the Minimum Support Price (MSP), he adds. Cotton procurement is ongoing with 124 cotton purchasing centers operating across the state, assures Rawal. This year's MSP has been set at Rs 7,521 per quintal for long-staple cotton and Rs 7,121 per quintal for medium-staple cotton. Cotton processing occurs through ginning and pressing units, with agreements spanning from September to September annually.
The government remains committed to boosting farmers' incomes by enhancing irrigation capacity, strengthening infrastructure, and expanding market opportunities, reiterates Rawal. Maharashtra stands as the first state in India to introduce a private market committee policy, designed to streamline agricultural trade and benefit farmers, he adds.
