Odisha is an emerging producer of quality cotton in the country. Nine cotton markets have been set up under Technology Mission on Cotton (TMC). Besides, two new cotton markets have been set up in RMC Digapahandi and Paralakhemundi. Thus, there is a network of physical markets equipped with requisite infrastructure to promote organized marketing of cotton in the state.

These Cotton Market Yards are at Jogimunda (Kantabanji R.M.C.), Karlapada  (Bhawanipatna R.M.C.), Utkela (Kesinga R.M.C.), Gunupur, Ramnaguda and Muniguda (Gunupur R.M.C.), Rayagada under Rayagada R.M.C., Digapahandi (Digapahandi R.M.C.) and Parlakhemundi (Parlakhemundi R.M.C.) established under Technology Mission on Cotton. Its funding pattern is 60% by T.M.C. and 40% by R.M.C. The facilities provided in the Market Yards are Godowns, Drying Platforms, covered Platforms, Parking area, Farmers Information Centers, Farmers Rest Shed, Grading Laboratory, Fire Fighting arrangement, overhead tank, water supply arrangements, weigh bridge, weighing scale, sanitary facilities, concrete road, drainage facilities and compound wall etc.