Govt Nod to Rs 5,659 Cr for Five-Year Mission to Increase Cotton Yield

Govt nod to Rs 5,659 cr for five-year mission to increase cotton yield

According to an official statement, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved Rs 5,659.22 crore for cotton productivity to “address bottlenecks, declining growth and quality concerns in India’s cotton sector”.

Indian Cabinet approves ₹5,659 crore for 5-year tenure Cotton Productivity Mission

Initially, 140 districts will be focussed in 14 States through State Department of Agriculture and ICAR for upscaling the technologies by involving 2000 ginning/ processing factories

Cabinet Approves Rs 5,659 Crore Outlay for Cotton Productivity Mission

Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved Rs 5,659.22 crore for the Mission for Cotton Productivity (2026-27 to 2030-31) to address bottlenecks, declining growth and quality concerns in India's cotton sector and position the country as a competitive player in global textile markets by 2030-31. Business News | Cabinet Approves Rs 5,659 Crore Outlay for Cotton Productivity Mission.

Cabinet approves Rs 5,659 crore for five-year mission to increase cotton output

The Indian government has launched a five-year mission to significantly increase cotton crop productivity. With an outlay of Rs 5,659.22 crore, the mission aims to address challenges in India's cotton sector. It will focus on developing high-yielding seeds and promoting advanced crop production technologies. The goal is to enhance cotton yield and quality, benefiting farmers and boosting exports.

Cabinet Approves US $595 Million for Cotton Productivity Mission

The Union Cabinet has approved  Rs 5,659.22 crore (US $595 million) for a new “Mission for Cotton Productivity” for 2026–27 to 2030–31, to address structural bottlenecks, declining growth, and quality concerns in India’s cotton sector. The government has set a target of producing 498 lakh bales of cotton, each weighing 170 kg by 2030–31, while […] The post Cabinet Approves US $595 Million for Cotton Productivity Mission appeared first on Apparel…