The Union Cabinet has approved ₹5659.22 crore for the Mission for Cotton Productivity for 2026-27 to 2030-31. The initiative focuses on removing production, quality and competitiveness bottlenecks in India’s cotton sector. For exam preparation, it is important because it connects agriculture, the textile industry, import dependence and rural income in one policy frame.
The mission’s core focus is on high-yielding, climate-resilient and pest-resistant seeds. Its production-side measures include High Density Planting System, closer spacing, integrated cotton management and promotion of extra-long staple cotton. The current-affairs context also links Kapas Kranti Mission with a ₹600 crore initiative to promote high-yield, long-staple cotton cultivation in regions such as Akola in Maharashtra and Telangana. The Akola example of high-density planting and its proposed extension to Telangana connect the policy with regional agricultural innovation.
The mission is not limited to farm practices. It also covers cotton quality improvement, traceability and stronger processing infrastructure. The official target is to raise cotton production to 498 lakh bales by 2031 and increase lint productivity from 440 kg per hectare to 755 kg per hectare. About 32 lakh farmers are expected to benefit. In prelims, the amount, period, technology and targets can be asked directly. In mains, the mission can be used as an example of agricultural productivity reform, value-chain improvement and export competitiveness in the textile sector.