Maharashtra's Cotton Procurement Progress: Minister Dismisses Malpractice Claims
Maharashtra Minister Jaykumar Rawal reported that over 106.99 lakh quintals of cotton have been procured from over five lakh farmers. He dismissed allegations of technical glitches and malpractice, affirming that the procurement via the Kapas Kisan app and the Cotton Corporation of India is proceeding smoothly under Government of India guidelines.
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Maharashtra Minister Jaykumar Rawal has confirmed that over 106.99 lakh quintals of cotton, valued at Rs 8,497 crore, have been procured from more than five lakh farmers as of February 16.
In a state assembly address, Rawal dismissed accusations regarding technical issues with the 'Kapas Kisan' app in Jalna district in January 2026 and denied any malpractice in the procurement process.
The Cotton Corporation of India, the government's nodal agency, continues to ensure that the procurement of cotton meeting Minimum Support Price standards proceeds smoothly, following government guidelines.
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