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1. Shortage of Raw Material


There is a shortage of raw material especially of good quality cotton to meet the growing demand of the Indian textile industry. The fluctuating prices and uncertainties in the availability of raw material lead to low production and sickness of the mill. Consequently, long staple cotton is imported from Egypt, Sudan Kenya, Peru, Tanzania, Uganda, and USA. There is a need of Silver Fibre Revolution in the country.