Cotton Textile Industry in India
Cotton is one of the most highly sought commodities which has been traded since ancient times. The presence of cotton textile industries can be seen since 1818 AD. The areas of the most important cotton textile include 4 regions:
- Western region.
- Southern region.
- Northern region.
- Eastern region.
Cotton Textile Industry in India
The cotton industry in India has been considered to be the second most developed in the textile industry of India following the man-made textile. India is the largest producer of cotton and the cotton industry of India is one of the fastest-growing sectors. About 25 percent of the world’s area under cultivation is under India and includes states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab and Tamil Nadu. About 4.5 crore people in India have been employed in cotton textile industry of India.