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India’s Cotton Leadership: Area, Output and Livelihoods

25 July 20261 min read
AGRICULTURE & RURALIndia’s CottonLeadership: Area,Output andLivelihoods25 July 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Centre put out a factsheet that highlights how important cotton is to Indian farming, textiles and trade.

Key facts

IndicatorIndia’s position
Cultivation area1st globally, 114.84 lakh hectares
Production2nd globally
Consumption2nd globally
Share of world fibre productionNearly 19%
Farmers supported6 million
People in the textile value chain40-50 million
Biggest buyer of cotton fabricUnited States

Exam angle

  • Nickname: White Gold for cotton.
  • Rank trio: area 1st, production 2nd, consumption 2nd.
  • Export destination of cotton fabric: United States.

Test yourself

1. Where does India rank globally in cotton cultivation area, according to the government factsheet?

India ranks first in area, at 114.84 lakh hectares.

2. How much of global fibre production does India contribute, per the cotton factsheet?

The factsheet says India contributes nearly 19% of global fibre production.

3. Which country is the largest destination for India's cotton fabric exports, as per the factsheet?

The United States remains the largest destination.

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