This year, cotton was grown in 4.56 lakh hectares, with an expected yield of eight lakh metric tonnes. The government will ensure farmers receive the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹8,110 per quintal. Farmers can register at Rythu Seva Kendras through the CM app and book sale slots using the ‘Kapas Kisan’ app.

Atchannaidu instructed agriculture and marketing officers to coordinate operations and help farmers during procurement. He asked them to monitor the process closely and ensure smooth handling at all centres.

Addressing the cyclone situation, the minister said the government is fully prepared to manage crop damage. Advisory teams are working round the clock to support farmers. He also urged fishermen to stay away from the sea until weather conditions improve.

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The farmers expressed anger over the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) purchase centers, alleging they were rejecting their produce citing high moisture levels. They said they had brought the cotton from distant villages at great expense, only to be turned away without purchase. In frustration, a few farmers even set fire to their cotton heaps on the roadside.

They complained that despite a good harvest, selling their produce has become a major struggle. The protesters accused the CCI officials of making unreasonable demands and causing severe financial losses to cultivators. They demanded that the government intervene and direct CCI to begin fair procurement immediately.

Agriculture department officials stated that cotton was cultivated on 5.64 lakh acres in Nalgonda district this year. With such large-scale production, farmers fear heavy losses if procurement delays continue.

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Titled “Market Study on Artificial Intelligence and Competition,” the research was conducted through the Management Development Institute Society (MDIS). It analysed AI markets, identified potential competition issues, and reviewed existing and evolving regulations in India and abroad. The study used literature reviews, data analysis, interviews, and stakeholder surveys to gain a comprehensive understanding of the AI ecosystem.

CCI noted that the study revealed trends, market structure, applications of AI, and potential competition concerns in various sectors. To promote a competitive AI ecosystem, prevent anti-competitive practices, and protect consumers, the report proposes multiple measures. These include advocacy workshops, technical capacity building, inter-regulatory coordination, and engagement with international competition authorities.

The report also urges enterprises to conduct self-audits of AI systems to ensure compliance with competition laws. Companies are encouraged to adopt transparency measures to reduce information asymmetry and proactively address risks, helping India develop a responsible and competitive AI ecosystem.

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