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Restrictions on cotton procurement irk farmers in Telangana’s Adilabad

February 24, 2025 2 min read
author Anamika Mishra [Sub Editor]
Farmers expressed frustration over sales restrictions at cotton procurement centres, which resumed operations on Friday after an 11-day halt due to Aadhaar server glitches.   Having waited at ginning mills for over 10 days to sell their cotton, farmers were initially relieved when procurement resumed. However, their relief turned to disappointment as officials imposed a cap, refusing to purchase more than 37 quintals of cotton per farmer after 4 PM.   Mallaiah, a farmer from Chirrakunta in Asifabad mandal, criticized the purchasing limit, calling it unfair and an inconvenience to growers. He noted that such restrictions were being enforced for the first time.   Disgruntled farmers alleged that they were forced to bribe computer operators at the mills to sell cotton exceeding the 37-quintal limit. One farmer claimed he had no choice but to pay ₹2,000 to dispose of his 40

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