Cotton Corporation of India (CCI)

Why in News?

The Cotton Corporation of India bought 100 lakh bales at MSP amid low domestic demand; rising imports and higher MSP may impact future operations and textile industry competitiveness.

Description:

• Established in 1970 under the Companies Act, 1956
• Government of India corporate agency under Ministry of Textiles
• Governed by Textile Policy of 1985
• Engaged in trade, procurement, and export of cotton
• Operates in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha
• Undertakes Price Support Operations when cotton prices fall below MSP

Cotton Corporation of India Overview:

• Kharif crop, takes 6 to 8 months to mature
• Sowing and harvesting vary with climatic conditions
• Grows in tropical and sub-tropical areas
• Requires 21°C to 30°C temperature
• Growth retarded below 20°C
• Needs 210 frost-free days and 50–100 cm rainfall annually
• Drought-resistant, ideal for arid climates

Economic Importance of Cotton

• Covers 2.1% of world’s arable land
• Contributes 27% to world’s textile needs
• Provides fibre, edible oil, and animal feed

India and Global Cotton

• India is the second-largest cotton producer after China

Cotton Technical Assistance Programme (Cotton TAP-I)

• Implemented from 2011–2018 for Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Chad, Uganda, Malawi, Nigeria
• Aimed to improve competitiveness in cotton, textiles, and apparel sectors
• Delivered significant outcomes, leading to demand for a follow-up project

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