Hubli: To protect cotton farmers and maximize access, Cotton Corporation of India Limited (CCI) has opened more than 400 cotton procurement centers in all 11 cotton-growing states, said its assistant general manager.
A press note issued by CCI states that it is a central nodal. Government of India agency for cotton undertaking procurement work under Minimum Support Price (MSP). This MSP scheme provides an alternative marketing channel for cotton farmers to sell their FAQ-grade cotton at the MSP rates announced by the Central Government for the current cotton season 2022-23. Details of MSP prices, CCI network, nearest procurement center etc. are available on CCI website www.cotcorp.org.in or farmers can download mobile app 'Cott-Ally' for more details.
Since the monsoon season is approaching in the first week of June, the level to safeguard cotton from damage by rains at any point of time, the procurement window for cotton under MSP will remain open till 20.05.2023 for the current operational cotton season 2022-23 . This will ensure completion of processing of cotton before the onset of monsoon.
In case of any assistance farmers can contact CCI nearest branch.
