Union Cabinet approves ₹5,659.22 crore Cotton Productivity Mission to address low productivity and boost cotton farmers' income.
Mission targets increasing cotton productivity from 440 kg/ha to 755 kg/ha and production from 297 lakh bales to 498 lakh bales by 2031.
Agreement with SCO member countries approved to facilitate safe agricultural trade and strengthen plant quarantine measures.
Mission will cover 24 lakh hectares across 140 districts in 14 states, benefiting approximately 32 lakh farmers.