Question : COTTON PRODUCTION



(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?

Answer given by the minister


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.