Executive Summary
The "Mission for Cotton Productivity (KAPAS KANTI)" is a five-year initiative (2026-27 to 2030-31) with a total outlay of Rs. 5,659.22 crore, aimed at enhancing cotton production and productivity across 14 major states. The program focuses on technological upscaling, infrastructure development through 50 new testing laboratories, and output-based incentives for certified cotton. For the 2026-27 period, specific funding and physical targets have been allocated to districts in Karnataka, with a long-term goal of reaching 40 lakh bales of production by 2030-31.
Key Points / Main Content
Financial Outlay and Components
Total Budget: Rs. 5,659.22 crore allocated for five years.
Component-I(A): Managed by DARE (Rs. 555.05 crore) for research-related activities.
Component-I(B): Managed by DA&FW (Rs. 3,804.17 crore) for agriculture and farmer welfare.
Components-II & III: Managed by the Cotton Corporation of India (Rs. 1,000 crore) and National Jute Board (Rs. 300 crore) for administrative and textile-related goals.
Regional Implementation (Karnataka Focus)
Funding: For 2026-27, Karnataka is allocated Rs. 4,850.13 lakh under Component-I(B), with Raichur district earmarked for Rs. 1,100.81 lakh.
Scope: Initially covers 140 districts nationwide; states have the flexibility to revise district lists based on performance and annual plans.
Infrastructure and Traceability
Testing Labs: Provision for 50 cotton testing laboratories in clusters across India, to be implemented via Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
Traceability: Output-based incentives provided for the production of "Kasturi Cotton Bharat" certified bales.
Technological Upscaling and Targets
Key Interventions: Focus on High-Density Planting Systems (HDPS), Closer Spacing (CS), Extra Long Staple (ELS) cotton, and Integrated Cropping Management (ICM).
2030-31 Karnataka Goals: Increase total production to 40 lakh bales and enhance productivity to 860 kg lint/ha.
2026-27 Demonstrations: Targets include 6,600 hectares for HDPS and 16,210 hectares for CS across 13 districts.
Impact Analysis
Stakeholder: Cotton Farmers and GrowersImpact
Farmers will gain access to improved technologies (HDPS, ELS) and demonstrations intended to significantly increase yield per hectare.
Action Required
Engage in state-led technology demonstrations and adopt updated cropping management practices to meet district-wise productivity targets.
Stakeholder: Ginning and Processing (G&P) FactoriesImpact
Eligible factories can receive financial incentives for producing certified Kasturi Cotton Bharat bales, enhancing market value and traceability.
Action Required
Ensure compliance with the scheme's provisions to qualify for output-based incentives and certification.
Stakeholder: State and District Level CommitteesImpact
Responsible for the oversight and monitoring of Component-I(B) to ensure targets are met at the local level.
Action Required
Constitute committees to monitor progress against year-wise targets and exercise flexibility to revise district coverage based on performance.
Stakeholder: Private Sector InvestorsImpact
Opportunities exist to partner with the government in the development and operation of cotton testing laboratories.
Action Required
Participate in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for setting up laboratories under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Ministry of Textiles
MISSION FOR COTTON PRODUCTIVITY
प्रव तथ: 04 AUG 2026 1:41PM by PIB Delhi
The Mission for Cotton Productivity (KAPAS KANTI) was approved by the Government on 5th May,
2026 with an overall outlay of Rs. 5,659.22 crore for a period of five years (2026-27 to 2030-31). Of this,
Component-I(A) implemented by the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) has an
outlay of Rs. 555.05 crore and Component-I(B) implemented by the Department of Agriculture and
Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) has an outlay of Rs. 3,804.17 crore. Components-II and III, implemented by
the Cotton Corporation of India and the National Jute Board under the administrative control of the
Ministry of Textiles, have approved outlays of Rs. 1,000 crore and Rs. 300 crore, respectively.
Under Component-I(A), an amount of approximately Rs. 11.50 crore has been approved for cotton
productivity-related activities under the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) at Raichur,
Chamarajanagar and Dharwad in Karnataka. During 2026-27, an amount of Rs. 4,850.13 lakh (Central
Share: Rs. 2,910.08 lakh and State Share: Rs. 1,940.05 lakh) has been allocated to Karnataka under
Component-I(B). The Government of Karnataka has earmarked Rs. 1,100.81 lakh for Raichur district
under Component-I(B) during 2026-27.
Under Component-I(B), the Mission initially covers 140 potential districts across 14 major cotton-growing
States. The selection of these districts has been based on their cotton-growing potential. The list of
districts is indicative, and the States have flexibility to revise the districts covered based on their annual
plans, requirements and/or performance. Raichur has been included as it is one of the major cotton-
growing districts in Karnataka.
The Government of Karnataka has informed the district-wise physical targets for upscaling of
technologies through demonstrations, including targeted beneficiaries, under Component-I(B) of the
Mission for 2026-27. The details are placed below.
The mission envisages to increase the production to 40 lakh bales of cotton and enhance productivity to
860 kg lint/ha by 2030-31 for Karnataka. The year wise targets provided by State Government of
Karnataka are placed below.
The details are as follows:
(i) Cotton Testing Laboratories: Under Component-II of the Mission, provision has been made for
setting up 50 cotton testing laboratories in clusters of cotton-producing districts across the country.
The Mission does not specify State-wise or district-wise allocation of these laboratories. Their
allocation will be determined through the process prescribed under the scheme, including the
Request for Proposal (RFP) for implementation in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.
(ii) Kasturi Cotton Bharat Traceability Facilities: The Mission provides for output-based incentives
for production of Kasturi Cotton Bharat-certified cotton bales by eligible Ginning and Processing
(G&P) factories. Eligible G&P factories, including those located in Karnataka, are eligible for
consideration under the scheme, subject to its provisions.(iii) Ginning and Processing (G&P) Units: The Mission provides for output-based incentives to
eligible G&P factories for production of Kasturi Cotton Bharat-certified cotton bales, in accordance
with the provisions of the scheme.
The Government of Karnataka has furnished the year-wise targets under the Mission, which are placed
below.
Implementation of Component-I(B) of the Mission is monitored through State Level Committees and
District Level Committees constituted in accordance with the provisions of the Mission. The monitoring
mechanism is applicable to all districts covered under the Mission, including Raichur. The Mission
provides for monitoring against the year-wise targets furnished by the State Government.
District-wise targets fixed in Karnataka for productivity enhancement, High Density Planting
System(HDPS), Closer Spacing (CS), Extra Long Staple (ELS), Integrated Croping Management (ICM):
(Area- in hectares, Beneficiary – in numbers)
Sl. District Targets for Upscaling of technologies (Demonstration) in Karnataka (2026-
No.
High Density Closer Spacing Extra Long Integra
Planting System Staple (ELS) Cropin
(CS)
Managem
(HDPS)
(ICM
Area Beneficiary Area Beneficiary Area Beneficiary Area Bene
1 Ballari 450 225 1000 500 50 25 200
2 Belagavi 50 25 0 0 0 0 200
3 Chamarajanagara 0 0 200 100 1000 500 100
4 Chitradurga 0 0 400 200 1000 500 100
5 Dharwad 500 250 0 0 3000 1500 300
6 Gadag 0 0 300 150 0 0 100
7 Haveri 0 0 300 150 0 0 100
8 Kalburagi 500 250 3000 1500 0 0 500
9 Koppal 0 0 0 0 0 0 200
10 Mysuru 0 0 700 350 900 450 20011 Raichur 2500 1250 3710 1855 0 0 600
12 Vijayapura 100 50 2600 1300 50 25 400
13 Yadagiri 2500 1250 4000 2000 0 0 1000
Total 6600 3300 16210 8105 6000 3000 4000
The year wise targets provided by State Government of Karnataka:
(Production - in lakh bales, Productivity- in kg lint per hectare)
Sl.No. Year Karnataka Raichur
Production Productivity Production Productivity
1 2026-27 26.00 559 6.59 646
2 2027-28 31.00 667 7.85 771
3 2028-29 34.10 733 8.64 847
4 2029-30 36.80 791 9.32 914
5 2030-31 40.00 860 10.14 994
This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA
MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
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