Blame it on the slump in Chinese economy or the reducing demand for cotton from Pakistan; these are times that need special measures to keep the industry on its feet. Recently, Pakistan imposed a 10% regulatory duty on imports of yarn and Cotton yarn suppliers in India are already inconvenienced by it. On top of that the domestic demand for cotton and cotton products have been under threat from imports from Bangladesh, Vietnam and other neighboring nations. The only effective way to put a stop on the losses incurred by the industry is through government action. Steps to get the government’s support on this matter are already underway. In a recent memorandum to the Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry,Nirmala Sitharaman, textile mills have asked for remedies that will revive the exports of cotton and boost consumption within the nation as well. Since 2003 there has been a steady decline in the exports of cotton and steps were planned to help struggling textile mills throug
