Maharashtra: 60,000 Quintals of Cotton Purchased at CCI Centers: Massive Surge in Cotton Procurement, Support Price at Rs. 8,110
By jayesh chouhan 2025-12-16 12:15:42
Maharashtra: 60,000 Quintals Cotton Procured at CCI
This year, cotton procurement is receiving a tremendous response in Pimpalgaon Renukai, Bhokardan taluka. Last month, 60,000 quintals of cotton were purchased from six CCI centers. Farmers faced difficulties due to unseasonal rains, erratic weather, and low prices offered by traders. Therefore, farmers have opted for government procurement centers. For the convenience of farmers, the Marketing Federation has started six ginning centers in the taluka. Cotton is being purchased at one center in Rajur, one in Kedarkheda, and four centers in Bhokardan city.
Due to the increasing response from farmers, there is heavy traffic at the centers every day. Farmers are bringing cotton in tractors, tempos, bullock carts, and other vehicles. The minimum support price declared by the government is Rs. 8,110 per quintal. However, the actual price is determined based on the quality of the cotton. Therefore, good quality cotton fetches higher prices, while poor quality cotton receives lower prices. The price is determined based on quality inspection, moisture measurement, and sample testing. Therefore, farmers are focusing on clean and dry cotton.
This year, cotton production has decreased due to unseasonal rains. Cotton crops were damaged in many areas. Production has decreased, costs have increased, and prices offered by traders have fallen. In some areas, traders are offering very high prices, increasing the risk of farmers losing money. Farmers have turned to government procurement centers for guaranteed prices. The centers are becoming crowded, leading to delays in the weighing process. Transportation costs are also increasing. Nevertheless, farmers are focusing on government centers. Farmers say that the prices offered by the government are stable and higher than those offered by traders.
In the last few years, farmers have faced difficulties due to drought, irregular rainfall, pests, and fluctuations in market prices. At such a time, government procurement is a source of relief for farmers. Farmers in Bhokardan taluka who have harvested more than 60,000 kilograms of cotton should bring good quality cotton for sale. They should also register on the cotton farmer app, and after receiving approval, book a slot and bring their cotton for sale. If farmers face any difficulties, they should contact the market committee.
