Meeting Summary – Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi
An important meeting was held at the Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi, under the chairmanship of Secretary Mrs. Padmini Singla. The meeting was attended by Mr. Latil Gupta, Chairman of the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), along with representatives of ginners’ associations from major cotton-producing states across the country.
During the meeting, Mrs. Singla listened carefully to the industry’s suggestions and concerns and presented a positive and visionary outlook. Most of the issues related to ginners were discussed in detail, while it was noted that some matters require further deliberation.
Key outcomes of the meeting:
1. CCI will review cotton lint standards and make them more practical.
2. The provisions related to blacklisting will be largely removed.
3. Fresh tenders will be issued based on revised and updated conditions.
4. Ginners’ associations have been requested to present a draft framework for the evaluation of L1 and other bidders.
The meeting proved to be highly productive and was appreciated by all stakeholders. Notably, for the first time, various ginners’ associations from across the country came together on one platform to collectively present their issues and suggestions.
Associations that participated in the meeting:
* Maharashtra Cotton Ginners Association
* Vidarbha Cotton Association
* Marathwada Cotton Association
* Khandesh Cotton Association
* Telangana Cotton Association
* Saurashtra Cotton Association
* North India Cotton Association
* Upper Rajasthan Cotton Association
* Madhyanchal Cotton Association
* Punjab Cotton Association
* Haryana Cotton Association
* Odisha Cotton Association
* Andhra Pradesh Cotton Association
All associations praised the leadership and visionary approach of Mrs. Padmini Singla. The attending representatives believed that this meeting was a reassuring and significant step toward concrete solutions for the industry.
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