New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- Union Ministry of Textiles has ramped up preparations for the Minimum Support Price operations for the upcoming 2025-26 Kharif cotton season. Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, led a comprehensive review of Minimum Support Price (MSP) preparedness for the Kharif Cotton Season 2025-26.

In a statement, the Ministry said it is steering the national strategy to ensure hassle-free procurement, timely payments, and digital inclusion. The statement added that, during the meeting, clear guidelines were laid down, and states were urged to ensure complete alignment with MSP operational norms.

The Ministry noted that a record 550 cotton procurement centres have been operationalised across 11 states, ensuring greater accessibilit...