The Post-Budget Webinar on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who emphasised the Government’s dedication to growing the cotton sector. Key participants at the event, which was organised by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in association with the Ministry of Textiles, were Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh and Secretary Neelam Shami Rao.
Rao emphasised the Government’s commitment to bolstering the cotton value chain during the webinar. She listed a number of projects aimed at improving the industry, such as the development of Extra Long Staple (ELS) cotton seeds and the enlargement of fibre testing facilities. Rao also emphasised the Kasturi Cotton Bharat program, which seeks to further the cotton industry’s sustainable growth in India. An important conversation about the “Mission for Cotton Productivity” was also led by the Ministry of Textiles.
Technology advancement, improving market connections, and encouraging innovation in sustainable cotton production were the main topics of discussion. One major topic was the government’s dedication to helping cotton producers, with a focus on using cutting-edge technologies to increase output and guarantee sustainability. In order to accomplish these objectives, participants exchanged perspectives on the significance of cross-sector cooperation.
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