Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, attended the 100th anniversary of the ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (CIRCOT) in Mumbai. He praised the institute's century-long journey and emphasized the importance of agriculture in India's economy, stating that farmers are the soul of the nation.
Chouhan highlighted the need for mechanization in cotton picking to enhance sustainability in cotton farming. He announced plans to adapt plant and machinery for processing mechanically harvested cotton and to develop a pilot plant facility at CIRCOT. The goal is to transform the institute into an international center for cotton genome research.
He also stressed the importance of developing a traceability system for cotton to boost exports. Chouhan urged the creation of a roadmap for CIRCOT's development until 2047, aiming for the institute to lead in cotton production and processing.
Chouhan concluded by encouraging a new journey with enthusiasm to benefit farmers, improve the industry, and position India as a global leader in cotton technology.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan is an Indian politician who is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He has served as the Chief Minister of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
ICAR-CIRCOT stands for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology. It is an institute in India that focuses on research and development related to cotton technology.
Mechanization in cotton picking means using machines to harvest cotton instead of doing it by hand. This can make the process faster and more efficient, helping farmers save time and effort.
A traceability system for exports is a way to track where products, like cotton, come from and where they go. This helps ensure quality and safety, and makes it easier to sell products to other countries.
A roadmap for CIRCOT's growth is a plan that outlines the steps the institute will take to improve and expand its work in cotton technology. This plan aims to guide CIRCOT's development until the year 2047.
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