Around 50% of ginning factories in Punjab have become non-operational due to ongoing challenges in the cotton industry. Factors such as reduced cotton supply, high input costs, and unfavorable market conditions have led to widespread closures, raising serious concerns about the future of the textile supply chain.
Industry stakeholders warn that continued factory shutdowns could impact cotton farmers, textile mills, and overall employment in the region. They urge the government to intervene with support measures and policy reforms to revive ginning operations and stabilize the cotton economy before the crisis deepens further.
Half of Punjab’s ginning factories have ceased operations due to low cotton supply and rising costs. The closures threaten the textile sector and rural livelihoods. Industry leaders are calling for urgent government action to rescue the struggling cotton-processing segment and ensure stability in the broader supply chain.
Punjab ginning crisis, cotton industry shutdown, textile supply impact
