Kapas Kisan App: Digital MSP Cotton Procurement by CCI
Why in the news
A new mobile app now takes MSP cotton buying online, aiming for transparency and efficiency for growers.
Key facts
- Launched: 2 September 2025, New Delhi, by Giriraj Singh.
- Developer: Cotton Corporation of India, Ministry of Textiles.
- Purpose: MSP procurement without distress sales.
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Self-registration | Secure sign-up to sell at MSP |
| Slot booking | Less waiting and crowding |
| Payment tracking | Live status linked to Aadhaar and NACH |
| Quality and quantity updates | Grading and accepted quantity shown |
| Languages | Several Indian languages |
Significance
- Timely payment, transparency, less paperwork.
- Fits the Digital India vision.
Exam angle
- Nodal ministry: Textiles; agency: CCI.
- Related terms: MSP, NACH.