Q. Kasturi Cotton Bharat, which was seen in the news, is an initiative of which ministry?
Answer:
Ministry of Textiles
Notes: The Ministry of Textiles has empowered cotton ginners to produce Kasturi Cotton Bharat using QR code certification technology. Kasturi Cotton Bharat is a premium brand initiative for Indian cotton, focusing on traceability, certification, and branding. It was formalized through an MoU between the Cotton Corporation of India and the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council on December 15, 2022. QR-based certification and Blockchain technology ensure full traceability across the supply chain. The program is promoted both nationally and internationally, with no state-level fund allocation.