Chetna Organic have supplied us with documents which go into a lot of detail, down to the name and location of each farmer and how big their farm is. We have G. Sonerao, Ada Yadav Rao, A. Maru and Anthram Ganga Ram, who all own farms which supply Chetna and grow the cotton from seed to bud, then harvest the crop when it's fully grown for it to be spun into fabric. As is the requirement for GOTS & Chetna, their farms are specifically placed in areas with high rainfall to minimise the amount of watering and irrigation needed for the crops - these specific farms are in the Maharashtra, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh regions of India.
Why trace the cotton?
Knowing where the cotton is from and who grew it helps in making sure the farms operate under fair and safe working conditions, have fair pay and adhere to good safety and environmental practices.
The lots are tested for Non-GMO and chemical pesticides and insecticides to ensure the cotton is truly organic. Chetna pay approximately a 10% premium to farmers above the MSP (Minimum Support Price) set by the government. The organisation came recommended by a number of ground level activists as one of the most authentic farmer-producer companies.
