New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- The Government has launched a five-year Mission for Cotton Productivity, announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, to enhance cotton yield, promote innovation, and strengthen the textile value chain, Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita said on Monday.

In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today, the Minister said the Mission aims to boost cotton production through strategic interventions, including research and extension activities across all cotton-growing states.

It focuses on developing climate-smart, pest-resistant, and high-yielding cotton varieties, including Extra Long Staple (ELS) cotton, using advanced breeding and biotechnology tools.

To complement the Mission, a Special Project on ...