The Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved a five-year Mission for Cotton Productivity with a total outlay of Rs 5,659.22 crore.

The mission, spanning 2026–27 to 2030–31, aims to address key challenges such as stagnating yields, declining growth, and quality concerns in India’s cotton sector.

According to government estimates, India’s cotton production stood at 291 lakh bales (of 170 kg each) in the 2025–26 crop year (July–June). The initiative is expected to enhance productivity, improve quality, and strengthen the overall competitiveness of the cotton industry.