The MP demanded immediate cotton procurement to prevent further distress. He also appealed to the Central Government to support Andhra Pradesh farmers during this difficult time. He stressed that thousands of families depend on cotton cultivation and need urgent relief measures.

Later, the Union Ministry replied to the MP’s questions related to MSMEs in Palnadu district. The ministry said Udyam registrations increased significantly, reaching 62,036 units by November 2025. Under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, officials identified 7,350 beneficiaries, including a high share of women, SC and ST communities.

The ministry confirmed that banks distributed 757 loans out of 810 sanctioned. However, the MP pointed out several pending loan applications at the bank level. He asked the Centre to strengthen the MSME ecosystem in Palnadu by speeding up approvals, improving loan distribution, and supporting cluster development.

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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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In the 2024-25 financial year, 21 farmers have committed suicide, as reported by the BBC. Farmers like Adinarayana from Nadendla village, Gopal Rao from Tubadu, and Kondaiah  from Kocherla village have been struggling with massive losses in crops like cotton, tobacco, and chili. Due to a lack of support from banks and rising debts from money lenders, their situation worsened, ultimately leading to these tragic deaths.

The situation in Palnadu is further exacerbated by low crop prices, inadequate compensation, and severe water scarcity. Farmers’ struggles are also intensified by the rising costs of land rents and delayed relief payments. Local authorities and farmer organizations are demanding immediate government action, including the establishment of help desks, better loan schemes, and quicker compensation for the affected families. The government must act promptly to address these critical issues and ensure farmers’ survival.

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