The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the ₹5,659.22 crore Mission for Cotton Productivity (2026–2031) aimed at transforming India’s cotton sector.

The mission focuses on increasing cotton productivity, developing high-yield climate-resilient seeds, improving cotton quality, boosting exports, modernizing ginning factories, and strengthening India’s global textile competitiveness under the 5F vision — Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.

The government aims to increase cotton production to 498 lakh bales and improve productivity from 440 kg/hectare to 755 kg/hectare by 2031. Around 32 lakh farmers across 140 districts in 14 states are expected to benefit.

Watch the full video to know how this mega cotton mission could impact farmers, textile exports, jobs, and India’s economy.