Unbounded Realms

pic courtesy: ResearchGate Cotton in India: A Comprehensive Analysis A.     Historical Evolution India's relationship with cotton spans millennia, with its roots deeply embedded in the ancient Indus Valley Civilization dating back to 3000 BCE. Archaeological evidence from this period demonstrates sophisticated cotton cultivation and textile production techniques. During the medieval period, India gained worldwide recognition for its flourishing handloom industry, particularly famous for producing exquisite muslins and calicoes that were highly sought after in global markets. The colonial era brought significant changes to India's cotton landscape. British policies deliberately weakened the traditional handloom sector to promote British textile imports. However, this period also saw the establishment of modern textile mills, with the first mills being set up in Mumbai (1854) and Ahmedabad (1861). After independence, India's cotton policy shifted towards achieving sel...

Harnessing Fisheries for Global Food Security and Nutrition Importance of Fisheries Trade Fishery exports essential to national economies, particularly in developing nations Contribute significantly to foreign currency earnings International fish trade valued at US $130 billion (lower than 2014 due to prices, currency fluctuations) Livelihoods and Growth Potential Key Point: Around 200 million people worldwide depend on fisheries for livelihoods Fish trade crucial for developing countries' foreign exchange earnings Potential for expansion in fisheries and aquaculture sectors due to growing demand and population Aquaculture can provide rural employment opportunities, preventing urban migration Global Fisheries Dynamics Globalized sector with production, processing, consumption across countries China is the largest exporter since 2002, followed by Norway, Vietnam, Thailand, USA, Chile Key Issues and Challenges Concerns over fish waste and losses, social an...