Dr.Chandrasekhar Pemmasani Calls on CCI to Ensure Cotton Procurement from Farmers
By ashish wagh 2024-11-27 11:32:59
Dr. Chandrasekhar Pemmasani urges CCI to guarantee farmers' procurement of cotton
Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, has urged the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) to ensure the procurement of all cotton stocks from farmers.
During a meeting with CCI Chairman and Managing Director, Lalith Kumar Gupta, at Sanchar Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, Dr. Chandrasekhar stressed the importance of addressing farmers' concerns. He called for proactive measures to purchase cotton stocks without rejecting them due to issues like moisture content, emphasizing fairness to the farming community.
Gupta briefed the minister on CCI's current initiatives to support farmers, reaffirming the corporation's commitment to purchasing their produce. He assured full cooperation in ensuring that no farmer faces hurdles in selling their cotton.
Dr. Chandrasekhar also highlighted the need to address challenges linked to the e-crop system and provide comprehensive support to cotton growers.
In response, Gupta highlighted the introduction of the "Cotton Yali" app, which serves as a resource for farmers. The app offers information on cotton procurement, production data, and integrates Aadhaar and bank account details to streamline payments for those selling cotton at CCI procurement centres.
The meeting underscored the shared goal of supporting farmers and improving the cotton procurement pr
