Mission For Cotton Productivity

Key Highlights:

• The Mission for Cotton Productivity (KAPAS KANTI) was approved on May 5, 2026, with an overall outlay of ₹5,659.22 crore.
• The mission is set for a five-year period, from 2026-27 to 2030-31, to enhance cotton production and productivity.
• It aims to increase Karnataka's cotton production to 40 lakh bales and productivity to 860 kg lint/ha by 2030-31.
• The mission includes setting up 50 cotton testing laboratories and providing incentives for Kasturi Cotton Bharat certified cotton bales.

Detailed Insights:

• The mission is divided into components implemented by the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), Cotton Corporation of India, and National Jute Board.
• Component-I(B) initially covers 140 potential districts across 14 major cotton-growing States, with flexibility for state-level adjustments.
• Provisions include output-based incentives for eligible Ginning and Processing (G&P) factories producing Kasturi Cotton Bharat certified cotton bales.
• The mission promotes upscaling of technologies such as High Density Planting System (HDPS), Closer Spacing (CS), Extra Long Staple (ELS), and Integrated Crop Management (ICM).
• Monitoring of the mission's implementation is carried out through State Level Committees and District Level Committees.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Mission for Cotton Productivity (KAPAS KANTI): A government initiative to boost cotton production and productivity in India over five years.
• Kasturi Cotton Bharat: A brand for certified Indian cotton, ensuring quality and traceability.
• High Density Planting System (HDPS): An agricultural technique involving planting more crops per unit area to increase yield.
• Integrated Crop Management (ICM): A holistic approach to crop production combining various practices for sustainable and efficient farming.