Cabinet Approves Mission for Cotton Productivity: Rs. 5,659 Crore Outlay for 2026-31
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Union Cabinet approved the Mission for Cotton Productivity (MCP) with an outlay of Rs. 5,659 crore for the period 2026-31
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India is the world's largest producer of cotton but has among the lowest yields (~480 kg/hectare vs global average of ~800 kg/hectare)
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Mission targets doubling cotton yield to ~700-800 kg/hectare through adoption of high-density planting system (HDPS), improved seed varieties, and precision agriculture
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Covers 10 major cotton-growing states; farmers to receive support for quality seeds, soil health management, integrated pest management (IPM), and micro-irrigation
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India's textile industry depends heavily on domestic cotton; improving productivity will reduce import costs and support the Rs. 15 lakh crore textile sector target by 2030
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Pink bollworm (PBW) infestation has been a major cause of yield loss; mission includes a PBW control component
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Aligned with PM MITRA parks scheme for textile cluster development
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