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India’s cotton crisis: A new mission takes shape to revitalise the common man’s fabric

India's cotton prices have increased significantly as yields have dropped far below China’s. (Bloomberg)
India's cotton prices have increased significantly as yields have dropped far below China’s. (Bloomberg)
Summary

India's National Cotton Productivity Mission, which will focus on crop diversification, new seed varieties, and mechanization, aims to double yields across major cotton-growing states and improve the viability of the cotton economy.

New Delhi: India’s cotton industry, the world’s second-largest producer of the fabric, has been grappling with progressively shrinking yields unable to keep up with advanced farming practices and technology, prompting a series of emergency measures by the government.

The Centre has begun the groundwork for launching a National Cotton Productivity Mission, with discussions underway to chart out a strategy focused on crop diversification, yield improvement, introduction of new seed varieties, and promoting mechanised farming, two officials said.

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