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TN to launch state cotton corporation soon, says Minister
Addressing reporters here, Gandhi however said the proposal has been pending due to lack of funds with the state government.
‘Duty-free raw cotton to boost textile exports’
The government’s decision to waive customs duty on cotton imports will help boost exports of value added products of textiles, Federation of Indian...
Tamil Nadu grants Rs 11 cr for cotton mission
A Government Order (GO) has been issued allotting Rs 11 crore for implementation of sustainable cotton cultivation mission for 2021-22.
Stalin urges Centre to scrap 11 pc import duty on cotton
Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday urged the Centre to remove 11 per cent import duty levied on cotton, rework terms for e-auction of cotton to help...
Tamil Nadu government cancels 1 pc market entry tax for cotton
Chief Minister M K Stalin, on Saturday, announced that the state government will cancel the 1 percent market entry tax for cotton bale and cotton...
India's cotton crop estimates for 2019-20 raised to 360 bales
The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has increased its cotton crop estimate for 2019-20 to 360 bales of 170 kg each (equivalent to 382.50 lakh...
Tiruvarur farmers’ protest leads to opening of more DPCs for cotton
Farmers from Tiruvarur, who cultivated cotton, have been waiting for their turn to sell their crop in the lone DPC meant for it in the district.
Indian farmers spending more on insecticides for Bt cotton
Indian farmers are spending more on insecticides for genetically modified (GM) Bt cotton, say researchers, adding that the situation is worsening.