In global cotton production, India is among the top 3 countries for the last few years. When you look at cotton firming across the Indian states, the majority of cotton production comes from ten states, which are grouped into three diverse agroecological zones.
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References:
https://texmin.nic.in/sites/default/files/Cotton%20Sector.pdf
- Northern Zone - Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan
- Central Zone - Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh
- Southern Zone - Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu
The top 10 cotton-producing states in India
The following are states on the top 10 list.1. Maharashtra
2. Gujarat
3. Telangana
4. Rajasthan
5. Karnataka
6. Haryana
7. Andhra Pradesh
8. Madhya Pradesh
9. Punjab
10. Tamil Nadu
Fig. Top 10 cotton-producing states in India for the given fiscal year
2. Gujarat
3. Telangana
4. Rajasthan
5. Karnataka
6. Haryana
7. Andhra Pradesh
8. Madhya Pradesh
9. Punjab
10. Tamil Nadu
Fig. Top 10 cotton-producing states in India for the given fiscal year
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References:
https://texmin.nic.in/sites/default/files/Cotton%20Sector.pdf