Mission for Cotton Productivity

On 5th May 2026, MAY 2026, the Union Cabinet Mission for Cotton Productivity (2026–27 to 2030–31) to address bottlenecks, declining growth, and quality concerns in India’s cotton sector.

What is Need for Mission for Cotton Productivity?

  • Despite being one of the world’s largest cotton producers, India faces structural inefficiencies that limit its global competitiveness. Key Challenges in the Cotton Sector include:
  • üLow productivity levels compared to global standards.
  • üDeclining growth trends in yield improvement.
  • üHeavy pest and disease infestation, especially in major cotton belts.
  • üIncreasing climate variability and rainfall dependence.
  • üHigh contamination levels in raw cotton, reducing export quality.
  • üInefficiencies in ginning and processing infrastructure.
  • üLimited adoption ....
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