Published: 19 October 2025Economy
Kapas Kranti Mission: ₹600 Crore Initiative Launched for Cotton Sector Transformation
The Government of India launched the ₹600 crore Kapas Kranti Mission in October 2025 to transform the cotton sector through high-yield and long-staple cotton cultivation. The mission promotes High-Density Plantation (HDP) techniques for higher yield per hectare.
Key components include launch of the Kapas Kisan App connecting farmers directly with procurement centres, training programmes on modern cultivation and pest management, and field demonstrations. The mission covers major cotton-growing states including Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh, aiming to reduce India's dependence on imported cotton.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Kapas Kranti Mission launched by India in 2025?
The **Kapas Kranti Mission** is a **₹600 crore** government initiative launched in October 2025 to transform the cotton sector through **high-yield and long-staple cotton cultivation**. The mission promotes **High-Density Plantation (HDP) techniques** and includes the Kapas Kisan App.
What is High-Density Plantation (HDP) and why is it part of Kapas Kranti Mission?
**High-Density Plantation (HDP)** is a cotton cultivation technique that plants more cotton per hectare to achieve **higher yield per hectare**. The **Kapas Kranti Mission** promotes HDP as a core technique to modernise India's cotton sector and improve farm incomes.
What is the Kapas Kisan App launched under Kapas Kranti Mission?
The **Kapas Kisan App** is a digital tool launched under the **Kapas Kranti Mission** that connects **farmers directly with procurement centres**. It is part of the ₹600 crore mission's key components along with training on modern cultivation and field demonstrations.
How much is India's Kapas Kranti Mission budget?
The **Kapas Kranti Mission** has a budget of **₹600 crore** and was launched in October 2025 to transform India's cotton sector. It covers major cotton-growing states and focuses on high-yield, long-staple cotton cultivation through HDP techniques.
Which states does India's Kapas Kranti Mission cover?
The **Kapas Kranti Mission** covers **major cotton-growing states** of India including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, and other states where cotton is a key crop. The ₹600 crore mission promotes HDP techniques, Kapas Kisan App, and modern pest management training.
