Union Textiles Minister Shri Giriraj Singh reaffirms Government's commitment to transforming India's cotton ecosystem at the 56th Foundation Day of CCI

The Union Textiles Minister, Shri Giriraj Singh, reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to revamping India’s cotton ecosystem during the 56th Foundation Day of the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI). The Ministry highlighted that CCI procured over 522 lakh quintals of seed cotton in the 2025‑26 season, transferring ₹41,530 crore directly to farmers’ Aadhaar‑linked accounts. The Minimum Support Price for seed cotton was raised by about 7 percent for the 2026‑27 season. The newly launched ‘Kapas Darshan’ bulletin, distribution of modern farm equipment, and four MoUs—including partnerships with ICAR‑CIRCOT, GIZ, and private firms—aim to boost productivity, quality, market access, and climate‑smart practices under the ₹5,659 crore Cotton Productivity Mission – Kapas Kanti.