Monday, 2 February 2026
By Jaswanth V Allam, Anant Fellow, Cohort of 2021-22, Anant Fellowship in Sustainability and Built Environment The textile industry’s environmental impact is significant, contributing 10 per cent of global carbon…
As international brands increasingly prioritise sustainable and traceable cotton, Maharashtra’s coordinated value-chain approach—linking FPOs, modern ginning units, and premium buyers—positions the state to capture new export opportunities. Maharashtra’s cotton sector…
Currently, 16000 acres are under HDPS cultivation in Maharashtra, with nearly 6664 farmers participating through PPP in the special project on cotton initiative involving CICR, 10 private seed companies. India…
Key recommendations and action points that emerged during the meeting related to introducing advanced hybrid seed technologies and pest-resistant cotton strains, bridging research gaps in biotechnology through global collaborations. The…
India’s textiles growth target comprises a market size of $ 350b & $ 100b in exports by 2030. Giriraj Singh Union Minister of Textiles held a pivotal meeting with senior…
ICAR-CICR has initiated the process for the expression of interest for licensing these four patented technologies for commercial use through the Institute Technology Management Unit (ITMU) and Agrinnovate of ICAR.…
Dr M Ramasami, Founder & Chairman, Rasi Seeds (P) Ltd shared his views on genetically modified (GM) and hybrid seeds for sustainable production of cotton in India. Rasi Seeds is…
Given India’s target of $250 billion in textile production by 2030, FSII urges regulatory authorities to ensure a timely, science-based approval of this seed variety. Giriraj Singh, Union Textiles Minister…
This partnership is set to empower smallholder farmers with cutting-edge agronomic practices designed to regenerate soil and boost cotton yields. In a groundbreaking stride toward reshaping Indian cotton farming, the…
ATGC Biotech Pvt. Ltd. introduced the CREMIT technology to fight the Pink Bollworm issue as a sustainable alternative to traditional insecticides. Cotton is one of the most important commercial crops…
To enhance cotton production, a pilot project was initiated in 2023-2024, introducing technologies like HDPS, Closer Spacing planting, and Production technology for ELS cotton. India needs to focus on R&D…
Experts discussed about the future of GM cotton in India at a brainstorming workshop on ‘Biotech Interventions in Cotton Improvement: Opportunities and Challenges’ in Nagpur. The country is poised to…
The wound dressing material presents a sustainable solution for wound care and suggests additional uses for the abundant banana plant An eco-friendly wound dressing material made using banana fibres presents…
IDH and Better Cotton organised ‘Agriclimate Nexus: Food, Fibre and Regeneration for Sustainable Growth in India’. IDH and Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, brought together thought leaders,…
