CCI to showcase Kapas Kisan, Kasturi Cotton and HDPS reforms at Reform Utsav 2026 in Hyderabad
On 4 October 2026, the Ministry of Textiles said Cotton Corporation of India will showcase digital procurement reforms including Kapas Kisan and Kasturi Cotton Bharat at Reform Utsav 2026 in Hyderabad on 6 October.
Summary
The Ministry of Textiles announced on 4 October 2026 that Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) will hold a showcase on 6 October 2026 in Hyderabad, Telangana, as part of Reform Utsav 2026. The event will highlight technology-enabled cotton procurement reforms, including the Kapas Kisan digital platform (farmer registration, slot booking and Aadhaar-enabled payments), quality and traceability under Kasturi Cotton Bharat, and the High-Density Planting System (HDPS).
Key facts
- Event
- Reform Utsav 2026 showcase, Hyderabad (6 October 2026)
- Organised by
- CCI under Ministry of Textiles
- Kapas Kisan
- Digital procurement: registration, slot booking, Aadhaar payments
- Kasturi Cotton Bharat
- Premium-quality Indian cotton identity and traceability
- HDPS
- High-Density Planting System for cotton productivity
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which digital platform for cotton farmer registration, slot booking and Aadhaar-enabled payments was to be showcased by CCI at Reform Utsav 2026 in Hyderabad?
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Correct answer: B — Kapas Kisan
Kasturi Cotton Bharat, highlighted in the October 2026 CCI Reform Utsav announcement, primarily aims to strengthen:
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Correct answer: B — Premium identity, quality and traceability of Indian cotton