Rs 5659 crore cotton mission promises higher yields and less import dependence

Traceability and better seeds could flip yields fast

India has launched a Rs 5,659-crore Mission for Cotton Productivity to reverse declining farm yields, improve seed quality, and cut rising import dependence. The plan leans on technology upgrades, stronger research, and traceability across the cotton chain, aiming to restore the country’s competitiveness and long-term global leadership position.