CITI CDRA

CITI CDRA, registered as a Trust on the 24th of April 1970 under the Bombay Public Trust Act 1950, is a dedicated organization committed to strengthening the cotton value chain. We operate with the mission to involve all stakeholders in this chain, working towards the sustainable development of cotton farming. Our activities have been ongoing since our inception in 1970.

CITI CDRA is also registered as a trust under section 12A (a) of the Income Tax Act, ensuring our commitment to transparency and adherence to legal requirements.

Our Activities

CITI CDRA’s activities are geared towards improving the yield and production of cotton, with a focus on creating awareness among cotton growers about the latest production techniques, plant protection, and nutrient management technologies. We aim to equip farmers with these technologies, thereby enhancing cotton production and improving the economic status of the farmers, who are often the weakest link in the cotton value chain.

Our Projects

CITI CDRA is actively engaged in two major projects:

A. Collaborative Project

  1. Ongoing since 2006.
  2. Operations in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.
  3. Funding provided through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.

B. Special Cotton Project

  1. Launched in March 2023.
  2. Operations in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.
  3. Sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW) and the Ministry of Textiles (MoT) under the National Food
  4. Security Mission (NFSM).

Our Objectives

CITI CDRA, our primary objectives include:

  • Adoption of the latest technologies to enhance productivity and reduce cultivation costs.
  • Encouraging farmers to embrace integrated plant protection (IPP) and integrated nutrient management (INM) practices.
  • Promoting Good Agricultural Practices (GAPS) to boost yield, reduce production costs, and increase farmers’ income.
  • Creating awareness about the Pink Boll Worm attack on cotton crops, its control, and the safe use of pesticides.
  • Method demonstration on biopesticides.
  • Empowering women and improving income generation.
  • Encouraging kitchen gardening, intercropping, and border planting to enhance farmers’ nutritional intake.

Towards Sustainability & Regenerative Farming

We are committed to sustainability and regenerative farming practices. Some of our key initiatives include:

  • Method demonstrations on the use of farm-made pesticides from Neem leaves, cow urine, and sour buttermilk.
  • Introduction of waste decomposers to convert cotton crop residue into compost, which enhances soil fertility, reduces fertilizer expenses, and increases farmers’ income.
  • Field demonstrations on Mycorrhiza in 60 acres to improve soil structure, fertility, and control pests and diseases.
  • Promotion of manual techniques for canopy management, such as de-topping, to enhance lateral branches and yield.
  • Introduction of border fruit planting and kitchen gardening to improve farmers’ nutrition and overall well-being.

At CITI CDRA, we are not only dedicated to increasing cotton production but also to improving the livelihoods of cotton farmers, promoting sustainable practices, and enhancing the overall well-being of the communities we serve

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