Cotton trends in India

• A crop of significant economic importance, valued at over Rs. 15000 Crs.

• Provides income to 60 million people

• Crucial raw material for Rs 83000 Crores textile industry out of which Rs 45754 crores is exports

• Approx. 20 Million acres of cotton provides livelihood to almost 4 million farmers.

• Damage by Insect pests reduce yields by 50%

• Farmers spend most money on controlling bollworms; upto 15 sprays and over Rs 1000 Crs.

• Yields are reduced in spite of sprays as insects are resistant to chemicals