Distribution of Cotton Textile Industry in India
The highest concentration of cotton textiles is included in Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh. They are some of the leading cotton textile producers.
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Maharashtra |
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Gujarat |
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Madhya Pradesh |
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Tamil Nadu |
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West Bengal |
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Uttar Pradesh |
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Punjab |
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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 worldâs 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.