Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Kasturi Cotton Bharat aims to boost the global competitiveness of Indian cotton by taking charge of branding, traceability, and certification, with a focus on sustainability and benefiting all involved stakeholders.
2.India has the largest area under cotton cultivation in the world.
3.India is the only country in the world that grows all four species of cultivated cotton.
4.The quality of Indian cotton is inferior to that of cotton produced in other nations.
How many of the statements given above are correct?.
Explanation –
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Kasturi Cotton Bharat is a website launched by the Ministry of Textiles, the Cotton Corporation of India, trade organizations, and the industry. It aims to boost the global competitiveness of Indian cotton by taking charge of branding, traceability, and certification, with a focus on sustainability and benefiting all involved stakeholders. Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL) has been designated as the implementing agency for Traceability, Certification and Branding of “KASTURI Cotton India”.
According to the Ministry of Textiles, India got 1st place in the world in cotton acreage with 120.69 Lakh Hectares area under cotton cultivation, which is around 36% of the world area of 333 Lakh Hectares. Gujarat is the largest producer of cotton in India. 67% of India’s cotton is grown on rain-fed areas, and 33% on irrigated areas. India’s productivity is ranked 38th, with a yield of 510 kg/ha.
India is the only country to grow all four species of cultivated cotton: Gossypium arboreum (tree cotton), Gossypium herbaceum (herb cotton), Gossypium hirsutum (upland cotton), and Gossypium barbadense (pima cotton). This makes India a major player in the global cotton industry, with a large portion of the world’s cotton production and export coming from the country. The different cotton species grown in India are adapted to different growing conditions and have unique characteristics that make them desirable for various textiles and fabrics. India’s climate and soil conditions are particularly well-suited for cotton cultivation, making it a natural hub for the industry.
Statement 4 is incorrect. Indian cotton is known for its high quality and is in high demand around the world. India is the world’s second-largest producer of cotton, after China. It is also the largest producer and second largest consumer of cotton. Indian cotton is known for its long staple length, fine fiber, and high strength. These qualities make it ideal for spinning high-quality yarn and fabrics.
Source: ForumIAS
