Hyderabad: Roads & Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Tuesday asked the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) to relax procurement norms and increase the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Telangana’s cotton farmers affected by heavy rains.
He met CCI Chairman and Managing Director Lalit Kumar Gupta in Mumbai and explained the problems faced by farmers due to bad weather and pest damage. Komatireddy urged the CCI to raise the moisture content limit in cotton from 12% to 14% to match current field conditions.
Cotton norms, MSP farmers’ relief key demands from Telangana
“The cyclonic weather raised moisture levels in cotton. Farmers can’t meet the current FAQ standards. CCI must allow up to 14% moisture to stop losses,” Komatireddy said.
He also asked for a higher MSP that reflects increased farming costs. To stop private traders from taking advantage, he suggested setting up more CCI buying centres in all cotton-growing districts.
In addition, Komatireddy sought a special aid package for farmers hit by pink bollworm and rains. He demanded quick payment of pending dues from earlier cotton purchases. He also called for modern moisture testing machines at market yards to make cotton buying more fair and accurate.
CCI chief Lalit Kumar Gupta promised to pass these demands to the Union Government for necessary action. Jadcherla MLA Anirudh Reddy joined Komatireddy during the meeting.
आज मुंबई में कॉटन कॉर्पोरेशन ऑफ इंडिया (CCI) के चेयरमैन Shri Lalit Kumar Gupta Ji से मुलाकात की।
नालगोंडा, महबूबनगर व तेलंगाना के कपास किसानों की समस्याओं पर विस्तार से चर्चा की।
हाल ही में हुई बारिश से कपास में नमी की अधिकता, खरीद में देरी और तकनीकी कठिनाइयों के कारण किसानों को… pic.twitter.com/gPCsQhG9Ni— Komatireddy Venkat Reddy (@KomatireddyKVR) October 28, 2025