Archive · 27 Jul 2025
APEDA Denies Organic Cotton Certification Irregularities Allegations
Some people made claims about problems with how organic cotton is certified in India.
The government, specifically APEDA, said these claims were wrong and misleading.
They clarified that they don't give money to farmers for this and that the certification process covers many states, not just one.
They also said that many groups of farmers are involved in producing various organic crops, and that the certification process includes regular checks to ensure everything is done correctly.
APEDA refuted allegations of irregularities in organic cotton certification.
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry stated that APEDA does not provide subsidies to farmers for organic cotton cultivation.
Organic certification under NPOP spans across 31 States/UTs, not just Madhya Pradesh.
There are 4712 active organic grower groups, covering about 19,29,243 farmers certified under NPOP.
APEDA conducts audits of operators, including grower groups, to ensure compliance.
- Who
- APEDA and the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
- What
- APEDA's refutation of allegations regarding organic cotton certification irregularities.
- When
- Recent press briefing and statement.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To address and refute the allegations of irregularities in organic cotton certification.
Allegations
APEDA's Response
Certification and Subsidy
Allegations
Claims of irregularities in organic cotton certification and subsidy.
APEDA's Response
APEDA refutes these claims as unfounded and misleading; no subsidy is provided.
Geographic Distribution
Allegations
Implication that organic cotton production is limited to a single state/region.
APEDA's Response
APEDA clarifies certification is spread across 31 states/UTs.
- Organization
- APEDA & Ministry of Commerce & Industry
- Program Involved
- National Programme of Organic Production (NPOP)
- States/UTs Covered
- 31
- Active Organic Grower Groups
- 4712
- Farmers Covered
- 19,29,243
- APEDA's Stance
- Allegations are unfounded, unsubstantiated and misleading