Government Initiatives
The government of India has come to enact certain policies for the promotion of cotton textiles. In October 2021, there has been an announcement for the establishment of 100 textile machinery in the country for the promotion of world trade and the growth of cotton textile industries. MUDRA Scheme has been established for the assistance of handloom weavers.
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.