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Cabinet okays Rs 5659 crore mission to boost India cotton yield with new seeds and tech
Economy
Published on 5 May 2026
A new push on high yielding seeds could reshape output fast
The Union Cabinet has approved a five-year mission worth Rs 5,659.22 crore to raise India’s cotton productivity. The plan targets key bottlenecks in the cotton sector by funding high-yielding seed development and wider adoption of advanced crop production technologies. The effort is designed to improve cotton yield and quality, supporting farmers’ incomes and strengthening India’s export competitiveness.
- Cabinet approved a Rs 5,659.22 crore, five-year cotton productivity mission
- Focus areas include high-yielding seeds and advanced crop production technologies
- Aim is to raise both cotton yield and quality across regions
- Expected benefits include better farmer returns and stronger export prospects
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