S1: Cotton is one of the most important cash crops in India, and it makes India an important global player in cotton production. S6: To support the cotton industry, the Government of India regularly announces Minimum Support Price (MSP) for two basic staple groups, viz., medium staple and long staple cotton. P: Cotton sustains the livelihood of an estimated 508 million cotton farmers and 40-50 million people engaged in related activities such as cotton processing and trade.: India’s contribution to cotton production comes from around 126 lakh hectares under cotton cultivation which is around 38 percent of the world area. R: The country accounts for around 25 per cent of the total global fibre production. S: In the raw material consumption basket of the Indian textile industry, the proportion of cotton is around 60 per cent. The correct sequence should be
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