Department of Agricultural Economics, Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development Studies, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore- 641 003, Tamil Nadu
*Corresponding author: indhuashree@gmail.com
Online published on 22 February, 2021.
Movement restrictions around the world to contain COVID-19 disrupted the commodity supply chains. As Indian cotton sector is a major income and employment provider for the farming community, an attempt has been made to analyze the impact of COVID-19. Simulations for increase in carry over stock and reduction in domestic consumption and exports revealed that reducing cotton production and supply would retain the market equilibrium and increase the domestic price to the advantage of the farmers. Appropriate planning for area under cotton cultivation and the procurement mechanism would stabilise the Indian cotton economy.
