Launch of the Kapas Kisan App
Kapas Kisan App for Cotton Farmers: Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh launched the Kapas Kisan App on September 2, 2025 to benefit cotton farmers across India. The app is designed to digitize procurement under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme, ensuring a transparent and farmer-friendly process.
Static GK fact: The MSP system in India was introduced in 1966–67 for wheat and expanded later to include cotton and other crops.
Purpose and Importance
The main goal of the app is to prevent distress sales by guaranteeing farmers fair access to MSP. Cotton farmers often face exploitative market conditions and delays in payments. By providing a digital interface, the government aims to safeguard income security and strengthen farmer trust in institutional procurement.
Digitization of Cotton Procurement
The app replaces manual paperwork with digital tools. Self-registration, slot booking, and real-time payment tracking empower farmers directly. This reduces dependence on middlemen and saves time. The transparent system also ensures proper record-keeping for procurement agencies.
Static GK Tip: India is the largest producer of cotton in the world, contributing around 23% of global cotton output.
Key Features of the App
- Farmers can self-register using Aadhaar-linked mobile numbers.
- Slot booking allows advance scheduling of cotton deliveries.
- A payment tracker displays real-time updates on MSP disbursement.
- The app supports multiple Indian languages, ensuring inclusivity.
- The design is simple, enabling easy use by rural farmers.
Wider Impact and Policy Integration
The initiative aligns with Digital India and the government’s smart agriculture push. It is also expected to support the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) by improving logistics and record digitization. This creates a more efficient communication system between procurement centers and cotton growers.
Static GK fact: The Cotton Corporation of India was established in 1970 under the Companies Act to stabilize cotton prices and protect farmers.
Benefits for Farmers
The Kapas Kisan App is projected to save time, reduce exploitation, and enhance trust in MSP operations. By promoting transparency, it strengthens the cotton farming ecosystem and integrates technology into traditional agriculture.
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Kapas Kisan App for Cotton Farmers:
| Topic | Detail |
| Launched by | Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh |
| Launch date | September 2, 2025 |
| Purpose | Digital MSP cotton procurement |
| Core features | Self-registration, slot booking, payment tracking, multilingual support |
| Beneficiaries | Cotton farmers across India |
| Alignment | Digital India, Agri-tech innovation, farmer welfare |
| Implementing body | Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) |
| Problem addressed | Distress sales, middlemen exploitation, payment delays |
| Static fact | India is the world’s largest cotton producer |
| Supporting policy | Minimum Support Price scheme |
