New Delhi: The Ministry of Textiles took the lead in a dedicated session on ‘Mission for Cotton Productivity‘ during the Post-Budget Webinar on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity, inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Organized in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the event aimed to drive discussions on strategic initiatives for enhancing cotton quality and integrating next-generation materials into the sector.
Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh, alongside Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary of Textiles, and other senior government officials, engaged with key stakeholders from the agriculture and textile industries. Smt. Rao reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening the cotton value chain, highlighting initiatives such as expanding fibre testing infrastructure, increasing Extra Long Staple (ELS) cotton seed production, and advancing the Kasturi Cotton Bharat initiative to enhance India’s cotton sector.
The session brought together representatives from the Union Ministries of Textiles and Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, state governments, and industry experts, including cotton farmers and ginners. Discussions focused on leveraging technology, strengthening market linkages, and fostering innovation in sustainable cotton production. Industry leaders, policymakers, scientists, and farmers actively contributed insights on advancing cotton productivity through research and innovation.
The webinar concluded with Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reinforcing the importance of coordinated efforts among ministries to ensure the prosperity and empowerment of farmers. The government’s continued focus on technological advancements and sustainability in the cotton sector is set to shape the future of India’s textile industry.