'Sudhar Utsav' at Bodeli APMC on World Cotton Day; ₹7,900 Crore Paid to 3 Lakh Farmers
Bodeli, Gujarat: On the occasion of World Cotton Day, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) Ltd., Ahmedabad, organized 'Sudhar Utsav 2026' at the Bodeli APMC. Senior CCI officials, cotton traders, and a large number of farmers participated in the event. Discussions were held regarding cotton procurement, payments to farmers, and measures to boost cotton production.
CCI’s E.G.M. Reddy stated that the CCI has procured 98 lakh quintals of cotton in Gujarat. In return, approximately ₹7,900 crore was paid to around 3 lakh farmers. This was highlighted as a significant achievement for the CCI.
It was revealed during the event that about 4 lakh farmers in Gujarat have registered to sell their cotton. This figure is expected to rise to approximately 5 lakh in the near future. The event also emphasized promoting the 'Cotton Revolution' and 'Kasturi Cotton,' alongside the reforms being implemented in the cotton sector.
Scientist Chirag Patel stressed the importance of maintaining an optimal plant population in fields to enhance cotton productivity. He advised farmers to adopt scientific crop management practices to improve production capacity.
Farmers were also encouraged to adopt crop rotation. The event highlighted that subsidies, technical assistance, and training are provided to farmers to improve agricultural output. Crop rotation can help maintain soil quality and make farming more sustainable.
CCI Joint Secretary M.M. Patel said, "The country can become self-reliant only when the farmer becomes self-reliant." He urged farmers to adopt scientific farming practices and avail themselves of the available assistance.
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