India launches 'Kapas Kanti' ₹5,659cr cotton mission to boost output
India just announced the Cotton Productivity Mission (Kapas Kanti), putting ₹5,659 crore into boosting cotton output and cutting down on imports.
Over five years, this mission is all about fixing supply issues, supporting farmers, and making Indian textiles stronger globally.
Mission will benefit around 32L farmers
The goal is to ramp up cotton production from 29.1 million bales in FY2025-26 to nearly 50 million bales by 2030-31, enough to meet growing demand at home.
With imports doubling recently and exports dropping, the mission will focus on better yields, higher fiber quality, and sustainability.
Funds are set aside for high-density planting, pest-resistant seeds, post-harvest branding (think Kasturi Cotton), and eco-friendly farming, directly benefiting around 32 lakh farmers.