Gujarat govt begins cotton procurement at support price, registration open until March 15. The Government of India has set the MSP for cotton at Rs 7,471 per quintal. The state accounts for approximately 27 per cent of the country’s total cotton production, making it the largest cotton-producing state in India. In 2012, Gujarat achieved an all-time high production of 12 million tonnes, reflecting the effectiveness of its agricultural strategies. Gujarat’s cotton productivity has also seen a notable rise. In 2023, the yield was reported at 602 kg per hectare, up from 559 kg per hectares in 2022. This improvement reflects advancements in agricultural practices and the adoption of high-yielding cotton varieties. This expansion has propelled Gujarat to the second-highest rank in the country for cotton cultivation. In terms of production, Gujarat’s output reached 87.95 lakh bales in the 2022-23 season, which further increased to 90.57 lakh bale in 2023-24. This consistent growth underlines the state’s pivotal role in national cotton production. The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd (CCI), a government enterprise, will purchase cotton at the support price until September 2025.