Cabinet approves ₹5,659.22 crore Mission for Cotton Productivity for 2026–27 to 2030–31
On 5 May 2026 the Union Cabinet approved the Mission for Cotton Productivity with an outlay of ₹5,659.22 crore for 2026–27 to 2030–31, aligned with the '5F' vision, to raise cotton yields and quality and make India self-sufficient in cotton.
Summary
The Mission for Cotton Productivity, with an outlay of ₹5,659.22 crore for 2026–27 to 2030–31, was approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi on 5 May 2026 to tackle bottlenecks, slowing growth and quality concerns in India's cotton sector. Aligned with the Government's 5F vision — Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign — the mission will develop high-yielding, climate-resilient and pest-resistant seeds, scale up the High Density Planting System and Extra Long Staple cotton, modernise ginning and testing, and strengthen branding and traceability under 'Kasturi Cotton Bharat'. It also promotes digital integration of mandis, cotton waste recycling and diversification into natural fibres such as flax, ramie, sisal, bamboo and banana.
Key facts
- Approved
- Union Cabinet, 5 May 2026
- Outlay
- ₹5,659.22 crore; 2026–27 to 2030–31
- Vision
- 5F — Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign
- Focus
- HYV pest-resistant seeds, HDPS, ELS cotton, ginning modernisation, testing labs
- Branding
- Kasturi Cotton Bharat traceability
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What is the outlay of the Mission for Cotton Productivity approved by the Cabinet in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹5,659.22 crore
The Cabinet approved ₹5,659.22 crore for the Mission for Cotton Productivity.
What is the implementation period of the Mission for Cotton Productivity?
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Correct answer: A — 2026–27 to 2030–31
The mission covers 2026–27 to 2030–31.
The Mission for Cotton Productivity is aligned with the Government's '5F' vision. What does 5F stand for?
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Correct answer: C — Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign
The 5F vision is Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.