Prelims: Current events of national and international importance
Why in News?
The Union Minister of Textiles and Union Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs attended the celebration of World Cotton Day 2025 at New Delhi.
World Cotton Day, 2025 celebration in India
India accounts for 40% of the world’s cotton area and the productivity is around 450 kg per hectare. Cotton sector supports 6 million farmers and provides employment to over 45 million people across the value chain.
Types of organic and environment friendly cotton varieties |
|
References