Government Sets Target of 1,000 kg Cotton Yield per Hectare for 11 States: Giriraj Singh
2024-10-08 12:10:41
The government sets a goal for 11 states to produce 1,000 kg of cotton per hectare: Giriraj Singh
The government has set an ambitious target to achieve a cotton yield of 1,000 kilograms per hectare across 11 major cotton-producing states, inspired by the successful High-Density Planting System (HDPS) model used in Akola, Maharashtra.
The Akola model involves planting more cotton plants per unit area to boost yields. Currently being implemented in Akola, this technique is set to be replicated nationwide in a bid to enhance productivity.
India’s current average cotton yield of approximately 450 kg per hectare lags behind global competitors like China, Australia, and Brazil, where yields range between 2,000 and 2,200 kg per hectare.
The states targeted for this initiative include Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Odisha.
“We have developed a cotton production model based on best practices from Akola. Globally, countries like Japan, Brazil, Australia, and China produce around 2,000-2,200 kg per hectare, whereas India is at 450-500 kg," said Union Minister for Textiles, Giriraj Singh.
He also emphasized that the cooperation of all stakeholders in the cotton industry is crucial to achieving these improved yield goals.
