Source: TH
Context:
The Central Government has launched the ₹600 crore “Kapas Kranti Mission” to enhance cotton productivity and promote sustainable cultivation practices across India. The initiative focuses on long-staple, high-yield cotton through scientific innovation and farmer-oriented extension services.
About the Kapas Kranti Mission
To promote high-yield, long-staple cotton varieties through scientific innovation, modern agronomy, and farmer-focused support systems.
Key Goals:
- Enhance Productivity: Increase yield per hectare through improved seed varieties and better agronomic practices.
- Sustainable Cultivation: Encourage water-efficient irrigation, integrated pest management, and reduced chemical dependence.
- Farmer Empowerment: Build capacity through training, extension services, and market linkages.
- Technology Integration: Deploy AI-driven pest surveillance, drone-based nutrient mapping, and satellite-based crop monitoring.
- Climate Resilience: Promote climate-smart cotton farming models to adapt to changing weather patterns.
Implementation Framework
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
- Budget Allocation: ₹600 crore over multiple years.
- Focus States: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab — India’s leading cotton-producing states.
- Collaborating Agencies:
- ICAR–Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR)
- Cotton Corporation of India (CCI)
- Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)
- State agriculture departments and FPOs (Farmer Producer Organisations).
