(a) the quantum of cotton production in cotton producing
States during each of the last three years;
(b) whether an increase in production of cotton has led to
a fall in its prices; and
(c) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?
(a) the quantum of cotton production in cotton producing
States during each of the last three years;
(b) whether an increase in production of cotton has led to
a fall in its prices; and
(c) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)
(a): State-wise details of cotton production during the last three years,
i.e., 2008-09 to 2010-11 are given in the Annexure.
(b) & (c): Cotton price movements are in accordance with Market
fundamentals and no disorderly price movements are seen in 2011-12
cotton season.