India’s Ministry of Textiles, led by Secretary Neelam Shami Rao, has launched a preparedness plan for the 2025–26 Kharif Cotton Season, featuring 550 procurement centres across 11 states and digital registration via the ‘Kapas-Kisaan’ app.
Procurement begins in October in phases across zones, with payments made directly to Aadhaar-linked accounts to ensure transparency.