Area under cotton shrinks in North India as farmers eye paddy
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Summary
The total cotton acreage across the country was 9.53 lh as of June 12, down 28% from 13.19 lh a year ago, with planting going on in parts of Karnataka, Gujarat and Rajasthan among others
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source BusinessLine - Economy
Published Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Affected Population ~150 million farming households, 42% of workforce
Key Numbers
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
MSP for 23 crops
PM-KISAN: Rs 6,000/year to 9 crore farmers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right