Hyderabad: Medak MP Madhavaneni Raghunandan Rao urged cotton farmers to sell their produce only at Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) purchase centres. Moreover, he warned them not to rely on middlemen who often cheat farmers by citing higher moisture content.
The MP inaugurated a CCI cotton procurement centre on Monday at Swathi Ginning Mill near Velikatta village in Kondapak mandal of Siddipet district. Meanwhile, local leaders and officials also participated in the programme, marking the start of the new marketing season.
Medak MP CCI cotton purchase drive aims to protect farmers
Raghunandan Rao said that farmers should not rush to sell freshly picked cotton. “Middlemen deceive farmers on the pretext of moisture percentage,” he said. “Therefore, farmers must approach officials for clarification and follow proper drying methods before sale.”
He explained that the Government opened CCI centres to ensure farmers received a fair minimum support price. Furthermore, he stated that the Narendra Modi-led BJP Government remained firmly committed to farmer welfare. Consequently, these centres will help protect farmers from exploitation.
In addition, the MP advised farmers to contact agricultural and marketing officials if they had any doubts. He said awareness about drying techniques could help them earn better prices. Besides, he urged them to remain patient and alert while marketing their produce to avoid losses.
Leaders and officials attend inauguration
Several leaders and officials attended the event. They included DCCB Bank Chairman Chitti Devender Reddy, Kondapak AMC Chairman Virupaka Srinivas Reddy, and PACS Director Burugula Surender Rao. Moreover, former Sarpanch Vasari Lingarao, BC Association President Kanduri Aylayya, Tahsildar Mallikarjun Reddy, and MPDO Venkateshwarlu also joined the ceremony. Finally, the MP thanked all officials for supporting the CCI initiative that safeguards farmer interests.