![]() The focus continues to adopt the latest innovative technologies and global best farming practices to enhance productivity and achieve sustainable quality cotton output. ![]() The Government of India along with the export promotion council has set a long-term target of US$ 100 billion for textiles industry exports by 2025-26 and growing productivity from the current level of around 450 Kg lint per hectare to at least 800-900 Kg lint per hectare. As per the Committee on Cotton Production and Consumption (COCPC), India’s total cotton exports were 4.25 million bales in 2021-22. It amounted to 2.55% and 1.21% of India’s total exports in 2021-22 and between April 2022-January 2023, respectively. The value of the exports amounted to US$ 10.78 billion in 2021-22, US$ 6.3 billion in the year 2020-21, and US$ 4.5 billion between April 2022-January 2023. In 2020, India stood as the third highest exporter of raw cotton globally, accounting for about 10.2% of the total global exports. The cotton textiles industry is the second largest employer in the country after agriculture, while also sustaining the livelihoods of an estimated 6.5 million cotton farmers and driving a large export market. The Southern Zone (which comprises states like Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu) is the second biggest producer of cotton, producing about 30% of the nation’s cotton, with Telangana producing the largest in the Southern Zone and the third largest in the country, contributing 6.58 million bales (bales of 170 kg each). Yavatamal, Buldhana, Akola Amravati Nagpur Washim, and Wardha are the districts of Vidarbha which are Maharashtra’s major cotton-producing areas. Saurashtra constitutes about 70% of Gujarat’s cotton production, with farmers in Amreli - the state’s largest cotton district – playing a key role. The Central Zone (which comprises states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh) is the biggest producer of cotton in India, with Gujarat being the highest producer of the Central Zone and the country at 8.52 million bales. ![]() India’s total production of cotton in the year 2021-22 was 31.2 million bales (bales of 170 kg each) and in 2022-23 (upto November 2023), it stood at 34.1 million bales. The Indian cotton industry provides livelihood to about 60 million people in the country. Cotton grows over 11.7 million hectares in India compared to 31.2 million hectares globally. It is a crop that holds significant importance for the Indian economy and the livelihood of Indian cotton farmers. India is the largest producer of cotton globally. ![]()
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