ENA Sectors 2025-10-08 17:12:04 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Oct 8 (KNN) </strong>India must strengthen its farm-to-factory ecosystem in the cotton sector and adopt a multi-pronged strategy to align cotton production with the countrys goal of achieving USD 100 billion in textile exports by 2030, according to a new report by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The knowledge paper, titled Cotton 2040: Technology, Climate and Competitiveness, highlights the urgent need to promote high-quality cotton cultivation using certified seeds, sustainable farming practices, and advanced traceability systems.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The report also suggests implementing global certifications to ensure Indian cotton meets international standards in quality, sustainability, and ethical sourcing.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">CITI emphasised that collaboration among farmers, industry players, and policymakers is essential to make Indias textile exports globally competitive.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">With cotton production facing challenges due to climate change and fluctuating demand, the report calls for a unified approach supported by strong policies, investment, and technology transfer.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The study further recommends that the government promote organic, fair-trade, and circular farming models to help Indian farmers access premium global markets, where sustainably produced cotton can fetch 20 30% higher prices.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Additionally, it urges reforms in procurement and price stabilisation systems to ensure fair compensation for farmers and reduce dependence on intermediaries.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The paper also highlights the importance of encouraging industry-led innovation in smart textiles and organic blends.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">With Indias technical textiles market projected to grow to USD 40 USD 50 billion by 2025, integrating sustainability and technology across the value chain could significantly enhance Indias position as a leading global textile exporter.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 43738 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/india-needs-strong-farm-to-factory-strategy-to-boost-cotton-exports-citi-report 2025-10-08 17:12:04 knnindia.co.in