Relief for cotton farmers in Andhra: Private mills to procure from December 1
2025-11-29 11:32:17
Andhra Pradesh: Major relief for cotton farmers in Andhra Pradesh, procurement will begin through private mills from December 1st.
Cotton farmers in Andhra Pradesh are facing significant distress these days. Cyclone Monta in October dashed their hopes. Heavy rainfall lashed several cotton-growing districts, further exacerbating their problems. These farmers were already facing the challenge of excessive moisture in their produce due to unseasonal rains in August and September. On Wednesday, State Agriculture Minister Atchannaidu met with them, assuring them of timely procurement and assistance.
Government Assurances Atchannaidu assured cotton farmers that the government is taking necessary steps to address all procurement-related issues and ensuring that every quintal of cotton produced in the state is procured without delay. He inspected cotton procurement centers in Guntur and Palnadu districts. Following the inspection, Atchannaidu spoke with Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu over the phone and explained the problems faced by cotton farmers. He urged the Union Minister to discuss the issue with the Union Agriculture Minister and CCI officials in New Delhi so that immediate relief measures could be implemented.
Farmers' Wait Ends According to Atchannaidu, he has personally spoken to the Union Textiles Minister, the CCI Chairman, and the Managing Director, and requested them to relax some procurement standards. This will ease the farmers' inconvenience in the markets. He said the central government has responded positively and assured full support in streamlining the procurement process. Atchannaidu also urged farmers not to lose heart and worry. He stated that the government will ensure that all cotton produced in the state is procured. According to Atchannaidu, the government will facilitate further procurement through private mills from December 1st to reduce the pressure on the CCI. He believed that this move would speed up procurement and end farmers' waits in market yards.
Rs. 300 Crore for Crop Support Price Atchannaidu reiterated the government's commitment to agricultural development. He said that the coalition government had allocated Rs. 300 crore for crop price support in the budget and had spent approximately Rs. 1,000 crore in just 16 months to ensure fair prices for farmers. He said that these figures reflect the coalition government's sincerity and dedication to strengthening the agricultural sector. He also offered reassurance to banana and maize farmers. He said that the government will stand firmly with farmers, who play a vital role in the rural economy.
