Minister for Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Gaurishankar Bisen said that Madhya Pradesh in one of the leading States in the country in organic cotton production. Madhya Pradesh produces one quarter of the total world’s organic cotton.
“Therefore, there is a need for better marketing arrangement for organic cotton being produced in the State at national and international level”, Bisen said while addressing the convention on Organic Cotton held at Academy of Administration on Tuesday.
Bisen mentioned that demand for organic cotton has increased in the field of medical science. Best cotton production of Nimar area of the state has carved its special niche in the country. Farmers of Nimar area have shown interest in organic cotton production during the last 3-4 years.
He stated that a policy has been prepared by the state government in 2011 to encourage organic products. Several facilities along with subsidy are being given to farmers. While deliberating on measures to double farmers’ income, Bisen urged voluntary organizations, working in the agriculture sector to work with the state government for effective implementation of government’s programmes.
The Principal Secretary Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, Rajesh Rajora informed during the convention that first BT Cotton arrived in the state, but it did not prove worth enough for reducing the cost of the farmers. Discussing about the challenges of Organic Cotton, Rajora said that organic cotton of best quality is being produced in Khargone, Badwani, Jhabua and some districts of Nimar region.
He informed that the area of organic farming has increased seven times and become 6 lakh hectare approx. during the last 7 years in Madhya Pradesh. Besides, he said that export of organic products could reach Rs 1000 crore from Rs 600 crore owing to organic cotton.
The Principal Secretary further informed that Organic Farming Institute in Mandla, Organic Products Testing center in Jabalpur and Organic Cotton Research Institute in Khandwa are being started.
The convention was also addressed by the Chief Executive Officer of Pratibha Syntex, Shreyeskar Chowdhary and Executive Director of C&A Foundation, Leslie Johnston.
Agriculture experts and farmers expressed their views, during three sessions of the Organic Cotton Convention.
Director of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, Mohan Lal apprised of the cluster prepared for organic farming.
Agriculture Experts also tabled their views during sessions on ‘A collaborative industry approach besides improving farmers livelihood’, ‘A collaborative industry approach’ and ‘Support Systems in Public Institutions’.
The convention was organized jointly by the Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development and C&A Foundation.
Leading farmers were honoured in the convention. These farmers have undertaken remarkable steps in the field of organic cotton production. Staff Reporter n Bhopal
Minister for Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Gaurishankar Bisen said that Madhya Pradesh in one of the leading States in the country in organic cotton production. Madhya Pradesh produces one quarter of the total world’s organic cotton.
“Therefore, there is a need for better marketing arrangement for organic cotton being produced in the State at national and international level”, Bisen said while addressing the convention on Organic Cotton held at Academy of Administration on Tuesday.
Bisen mentioned that demand for organic cotton has increased in the field of medical science. Best cotton production of Nimar area of the state has carved its special niche in the country. Farmers of Nimar area have shown interest in organic cotton production during the last 3-4 years.
He stated that a policy has been prepared by the state government in 2011 to encourage organic products. Several facilities along with subsidy are being given to farmers. While deliberating on measures to double farmers’ income, Bisen urged voluntary organizations, working in the agriculture sector to work with the state government for effective implementation of government’s programmes.
The Principal Secretary Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, Rajesh Rajora informed during the convention that first BT Cotton arrived in the state, but it did not prove worth enough for reducing the cost of the farmers. Discussing about the challenges of Organic Cotton, Rajora said that organic cotton of best quality is being produced in Khargone, Badwani, Jhabua and some districts of Nimar region.
He informed that the area of organic farming has increased seven times and become 6 lakh hectare approx. during the last 7 years in Madhya Pradesh. Besides, he said that export of organic products could reach Rs 1000 crore from Rs 600 crore owing to organic cotton.
The Principal Secretary further informed that Organic Farming Institute in Mandla, Organic Products Testing center in Jabalpur and Organic Cotton Research Institute in Khandwa are being started.
The convention was also addressed by the Chief Executive Officer of Pratibha Syntex, Shreyeskar Chowdhary and Executive Director of C&A Foundation, Leslie Johnston.
Agriculture experts and farmers expressed their views, during three sessions of the Organic Cotton Convention.
Director of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, Mohan Lal apprised of the cluster prepared for organic farming.
Agriculture Experts also tabled their views during sessions on ‘A collaborative industry approach besides improving farmers livelihood’, ‘A collaborative industry approach’ and ‘Support Systems in Public Institutions’.
The convention was organized jointly by the Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development and C&A Foundation.
Leading farmers were honoured in the convention. These farmers have undertaken remarkable steps in the field of organic cotton production.

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