Barwani Cotton to Gain Quality Recognition; Incentives of Up to ₹500 Per Bale
The entire process—from farm to ginning—will be aligned with quality standards; preparations are underway to establish a cotton testing lab in the district.
Efforts are being made to secure a distinct identity for Barwani district's cotton in both domestic and international markets by aligning the entire process—from the farm to the ginning stage—with quality standards. An initiative is underway to set up a cotton testing lab in the district under the 'Kasturi Cotton India' mission. This will enable scientific testing of cotton quality at the local level.
Provisions have also been made to install post-cleaning machines in ginning units to enhance cotton quality. Furthermore, it has been announced that an incentive of up to ₹500 per bale will be provided for cotton promoted under the 'Kasturi Cotton' brand. This move aims to encourage farmers and ginning units to maintain high quality.
In this regard, Lalit Kumar Gupta, CMD of the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), held a discussion on Thursday via video conferencing with the District Collector, district officials, and traders associated with the ginning and spinning industries. The meeting focused on quality, cleanliness, and traceability to establish a unique identity for Barwani cotton in national and international markets.
Under the mission, farmers will be sensitized to the importance of maintaining cleanliness right from the cotton-picking stage. Special emphasis will be placed on preventing the contamination of cotton with soil, leaves, debris, or other foreign materials. Subsequently, measures will be taken to ensure adherence to quality standards during storage, transportation, and ginning.
Collector Jayati Singh stated that awareness regarding this initiative is being raised across the district. Necessary steps will soon be taken to advance this process, improve cotton quality, and secure better market access for Barwani cotton.
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