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Former minister Jogu Ramanna announced that both the Centre and State governments have withdrawn the fingerprint requirement for farmers during cotton procurement, following sustained protests by the BRS. The party celebrated the move with rituals honouring KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao.

Cotton procurement resumed across Telangana after a two-day ginning mill strike, bringing relief to farmers. Over one lakh quintals arrived at major markets on Wednesday. Prices ranged between Rs.7,500 and Rs.8,050. Industry leaders continue to demand changes to CCI procurement norms

The BRS district unit in Karimnagar, led by MLA Gangula Kamalakar, staged a protest demanding immediate resumption of cotton procurement and withdrawal of the ginning mills strike. Kamalakar criticised the Cotton Corporation of India’s new guidelines that restrict tenant farmers from selling their produce without landowners’ thumb impressions.

CCI held high-level talks with the Telangana Ginners Association, assuring resolution of procurement issues within 10 days. Mills are reopening after a two-day shutdown, while farmers’ bodies warn of agitation if the Centre and State fail to deliver fair cotton prices

Harish Rao warns BRS cadres may lay siege to CM Revanth Reddy’s residence if cotton procurement issues are not addressed. He highlighted unpaid paddy bonuses, crop insurance delays, and flood compensation, urging immediate government intervention to support farmers.

Harish Rao blamed the BJP-led Centre and Telangana Congress government for the cotton farmers’ crisis, citing restrictive CCI rules and low procurement prices. He demanded immediate policy revisions and criticised leaders for neglecting farmers’ welfare amid crop damage and mounting losses.

Ginning mills in Telangana continued an indefinite strike over CCI rules, halting cotton procurement. CCI Chairman Lalit Kumar Gupta arrived in Hyderabad for talks, while BRS leaders engage with farmers to address concerns amid mounting losses and industry protests.

Over 300 ginning mills in Telangana have launched an indefinite strike against stringent Cotton Corporation of India norms, halting procurement operations. The standoff has worsened the cotton crisis, with farmers forced to sell at distress prices far below MSP.

A protest led by former minister Jogu Ramanna outside Adilabad MP G Nagesh’s residence turned tense as BRS activists clashed with police over the Cotton Corporation of India’s procurement restrictions. The agitation highlighted farmers’ distress over moisture norms and import duty cuts.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna criticised the Telangana government for failing to initiate procurement of cotton and soya produce despite announcing dates. He cited inefficiency and poor coordination between departments as the cause, urging immediate action to prevent further distress to farmers.

Officials in Khammam and Kothagudem are preparing for cotton procurement this season, with over 53 lakh quintals expected. Farmers must register via the Kapas Kisan app. Telangana Rythu Sangham has urged CCI to ease app registration rules for rural farmers

Many farmers, particularly small and tenant farmers, have been unable to sell their produce at fair prices

He wants the district collector to lay a special focus on the issue and to inquire into the allegations and take action against wrongdoers

Procurement process in all 11 ginning mills across the region comes to a standstill over opposition to new CCI guidelines

Despite the CCI announcing a 7% hike in the MSP this year, with rates set as Rs 7,121 per quintal for medium staple cotton and Rs 7,521 per quintal for long staple cotton, farmers are facing major challenges in marketing their produce

After inaugurating a CCI purchasing centre in Husnabad market on Tuesday, the Minister said the delay in opening the centres was affecting the farmers

The cotton would reach the procurement centres from the first week of November and the officials should ensure that farmers do not face any problem, Bhupalpally Collector Rahul Sharma said

Collector Muzammil Khan directs officials to prepare for the 2024-25 procurement season and make arrangements based on the mandal-wise arrival of the agricultural produce to the markets.

Adilabad Collector PS Rahul Raj requested the farmers to bring the produce by drying it to get higher prices. He added that arrangements were made for smooth procurement

Collector Sikta Patnaik instructed officials concerned to make elaborate arrangements for smooth procurement of cotton produce of this agriculture season.