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World Cotton Day 2024
- 09 Oct 2024
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On the occasion of World Cotton Day (7th October 2024) the Ministry of Textiles jointly hosted the conference with Cotton Corporation of India and CITI focusing on the theme of "Megatrends Shaping Cotton Textile Value Chain”.
- Aim:
- To promote the cotton textile industry and its contribution to the economy.
- To address challenges faced by the cotton value chain and explore solutions.
- To highlight the importance of sustainability and traceability in the cotton industry.
- Key Highlights of Cotton Day:
- The government aims to achieve a textile export target of USD 100 billion by 2030.
- Adoption of practices like high-density planting, closer spacing, and drip fertigation can increase cotton yield.
- Weed management is a significant challenge for cotton farmers, which can be addressed through new seed varieties.
- The event showcased Kasturi cotton products, recycled textiles, and handloom products.
- Few Facts About the Cotton Industry:
- India is the world's largest producer of cotton, accounting for about 23% of the world's cotton production.
- India is the world's second-largest exporter of cotton, after the United States. In 2023–2024.
- India's major cotton importers include Bangladesh, China, and Vietnam.
Read More: Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), Confederation of Indian Textile Industries (CITI).
