Draft National fibre Policy released

[I4handloom]

Dear All,

the Draft National Fibre Policy was released. It can be downloaded
from the link given below:

http://texmin.nic.in/policy/fiber_policy_main.htm

Unfortunately, government seems to limit itself to this website as the
only public domain. the window period for comments is also very short,
from 13th to 21st June, 2010. Today is the last day for submitting
comments.

I have already asked for more time for comments, and also requested
for a wider consultation programme.

At the outset, the policy is clearly endorsing a focus on MMF, and
reduction on natural fibres. Also it is endorsing GM cotton, though
not in specific terms. I will send out a detailed commentary later.

Now that the Policy is out, we have a job to do, to protect the
interests of small producers.

with best regards.

d. narasimha reddy