Maharashtra’s Cotton to Reach Global Markets via ‘Farm to Foreign’ Initiative
The state government is promoting the ‘Farm to Foreign’ initiative to take cotton produced in Maharashtra—and products made from it—directly to overseas markets. The government aims to develop Maharashtra into a global export hub. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated that under the ‘Farm to Foreign’ concept, the entire supply chain—from cotton production to the global fashion market—will be strengthened.
Speaking at the ‘Farm to Foreign Conclave 2026’ organized by ASSOCHAM at the Jio World Centre, Shinde said that the state government is working on the ‘5F’ concept to advance Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ (Developed India 2047). Under this framework, the agriculture and textile sectors will be linked to the global market through stages such as ‘Farm to Fibre,’ ‘Fibre to Factory,’ ‘Factory to Fashion,’ and ‘Fashion to Foreign.’
The initiative aims to gain global recognition for Maharashtra’s cotton, silk, jute, and fruits, and to establish them as international brands.
The PM MITRA Park in Nagpur and the Amravati Textile Cluster will play a pivotal role in developing Maharashtra into a leading textile hub for the country. Additionally, readymade garment clusters are being established in major textile centers like Ichalkaranji, Solapur, and Bhiwandi.
Shinde emphasized that the government’s focus is not merely on increasing production but also on making the industry ‘green, digital, and transparent.’ Through this approach, efforts are underway to integrate production, processing, manufacturing, and exports, thereby taking Maharashtra’s agricultural and textile products to global markets.
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