Barring the recent initiatives of few member companies of ASI [Association of Seed Industry] (Proagro [part of Bayer], Syngenta and Emergent Genetics [part of Monsanto]) the efforts of seed companies to reduce the employment of children in cottonseed production thus far have been largely confined to farmers’ awareness and motivation activities. And none of them have addressed the crucial issue of `procurement price`. [also refers to Mahyco–Monsanto, Raasi Seeds, Nuziveedu Seeds, Ankur Seeds]