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Kapas Kisan App Enhances MSP Cotton Procurement with Digital Transparency

• By  Textile Excellence
• September 04, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles has launched Kapas Kisan, a farmer-centric mobile application developed by the Cotton Corporation of India. The app is designed to streamline Minimum Support Price (MSP) procurement and digitize key touchpoints from registration to payment tracking. It now enables cotton growers to self-register, book slots at procurement centres, monitor quality assessment results, and verify payment status in real time. Available in multiple Indian languages, the app is a direct response to challenges faced by farmers during procurement most notably in long queues, paperwork delays, and distress sales.

Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, noted that Kapas Kisan aligns with the broader Digital India mission aimed at injecting transparency into the system. The app is expected to reduce manual intervention, improve crowd management at procurement centres, and significantly enhance planning efficiency by allowing farmers to choose their preferred slots. This digital shift also contributes to securing MSP operations and safeguarding farmer income.

Cotton is a cornerstone of India’s textile economy, employing over 6 million farmers and contributing heavily to raw material supply. Enhancing MSP procurement can buffer farmers from price volatility and ensure a steady flow of quality cotton into supply chains. The Kapas Kisan app marks a move toward data-driven, farmer-friendly systems that reinforce rural resilience while supporting textile value chains with timely, transparent cotton sourcing.

Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, noted that Kapas Kisan aligns with the broader Digital India mission aimed at injecting transparency into the system. The app is expected to reduce manual intervention, improve crowd management at procurement centres, and significantly enhance planning efficiency by allowing farmers to choose their preferred slots.