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15th November 2021 (3 Topics)

Union Cabinet approves price support to Cotton Corporation of India

A decade and half after the introduction of BT-Cotton, India has not only become the largest producer but also the second biggest exporter of cotton worldwide. Can this transformation in cotton production be solely attributed to the introduction of BT-Cotton?  (150 words)

Approach:

  • Introduce by giving an overview of cotton cultivation in India, its geographical distribution, production and export
  • Discuss how BT-cotton has helped in increasing the productivity of cotton in India
  • Discuss what other measures that were taken by the government to promote cotton cultivation and increase productivity - like cotton procurement programs
  • Way Forward / Conclusion
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