Source: PIB
Context:
On 2 September 2025, Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh launched the Kapas Kisan mobile app, developed by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) under the Ministry of Textiles, in New Delhi. The app aims to digitize cotton procurement under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme, empowering farmers with transparency and efficiency in the procurement process.
About Kapas Kisan App
- Developer: Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), Ministry of Textiles
- Launched by: Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh
- Purpose: To streamline cotton procurement under the MSP scheme and protect farmers from distress sales.
Features
- Self-Registration: Farmers can securely register to sell cotton under MSP.
- Slot Booking: Digital scheduling at procurement centres to reduce waiting time & crowding.
- Payment Tracking: Real-time status updates on payments directly linked with Aadhaar & NACH.
- Quality & Quantity Updates: Farmers get updates on quality assessment and accepted quantity.
- User-Friendly Interface: Supports multiple Indian languages for easy access.
Benefits
- Ensures timely payments and transparency.
- Reduces manual paperwork and waiting time at procurement centres.
- Safeguards farmers from distress sales through assured MSP procurement.
- Aligns with the Digital India vision by digitizing agricultural procurement.
