New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI) The Union Textiles Ministry urged all cotton-growing states to ensure complete alignment with MSP operational norms in a review meeting held on the Kharif Cotton Season 2025-26, the government said on Thursday.

Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles, led a comprehensive review of minimum support price (MSP) operations with key officials from all cotton-growing states and the Cotton Corporation of India Ltd (CCI).

The Kharif Cotton Season starts on October 1.

"Recognising cotton as a critical sector for millions of farmers, the (Textiles) Ministry is steering the national strategy to ensure hassle-free procurement, timely payments, and digital inclusion. During the meeting, clear guidelines were laid down and states were urged to ensure complete al

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