## Policy Summary: Vision 2030 for the Textile Industry - Cotton Productivity Enhancement
This document summarizes the Indian government's initiatives, as articulated in Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 308, to enhance cotton productivity and quality, promote innovation, and strengthen the textile value chain in line with Vision 2030, which aims for a US $350 billion textile industry.
A key component is the "Mission for Cotton Productivity," a five-year initiative announced in the 2025-26 budget. The Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) serves as the nodal department for implementation, with the Ministry of Textiles as a partner. The Mission's objective is to increase cotton production through research and extension activities across all cotton-growing states. Specific areas of focus include developing climate-smart, pest-resistant, and high-yielding cotton varieties, including Extra Long Staple (ELS) cotton, utilizing advanced breeding and biotechnology tools.
Further, a Special Project on Cotton, titled "Targeting technologies to agroecological zones-large scale demonstration of best practices to enhance cotton productivity," is being implemented by the ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), Nagpur, in 8 major cotton-growing states under the National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSNM). This project commenced in 2023-24 and continues through 2025-26, focusing on enhancing overall cotton productivity and ELS cotton production. The total outlay for this Special Project is Rs. 6,032.35 lakhs.
The Mission for Cotton Productivity aims to provide farmers with advanced scientific and technological support to improve productivity, fiber quality, and resilience against climatic and pest-related challenges. It aligns with the government's "5F vision" (Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign) and is expected to increase cotton farmers' incomes, secure a consistent supply of high-quality cotton, and revitalize India's textile sector to improve its global competitiveness.
Key Entities Referenced
Vision 2030: A government initiative aimed at developing the textile industry to a size of US 350 billion.
Ministry of Textiles: The government ministry responsible for textile policy and development.
SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH: The Minister of Textiles.
Mission for Cotton Productivity: A five-year mission announced in the budget speech 2025-26 to enhance cotton productivity and quality.
Department of Agricultural Research Education (DARE): The nodal department for implementing the Mission for Cotton Productivity.
ICAR Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), Nagpur, Maharashtra: An institute implementing the Special Project on Cotton to enhance cotton productivity.
National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSNM): A mission under which the Special Project on Cotton is implemented.
5F vision, Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign: The Government's integrated vision for the textile sector.
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 308
TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2025
VISION 2030 FOR TEXTILE INDUSTRY
308. SHRI PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA:
Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री
be pleased to state :
(a) the details of initiatives taken to enhance cotton productivity and quality promote innovation and
strengthen the entire textile value chain in line with the Vision 2030 to have a US$ 350 billion textile
industry;
(b) whether the Government is planning for facilitative collaboration between farmers, industry and
research institutions to strengthen the entire cotton value chain; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
उत्तर
ANSWER
वस्त्र मंत्री (श्री गिररराज स हं )
MINISTER OF TEXTILES
(SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)
(a): To enhance cotton productivity and quality, promote innovation and strengthen the entire textile
value chain in line with the Vision 2030, a five-year ‘Mission for Cotton Productivity’ was announced
by Hon’ble Finance Minister in her budget speech 2025-26. The Department of Agricultural Research
& Education (DARE) is the nodal department for implementing the Mission, with the Ministry of
Textiles as a partner. The Mission aims to boost cotton production through strategic interventions,
including research and extension activities across all cotton-growing states. The Mission also proposes
to focus on developing climate-smart, pest-resistant, and high-yielding cotton varieties, including Extra
Long Staple (ELS) cotton, using advanced breeding and biotechnology tools.
A Special Project on Cotton titled ‘Targeting technologies to agro-ecological zones-large scale
demonstration of best practices to enhance cotton productivity’ has been implemented by ICAR- Central
Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), Nagpur in 8 major cotton growing states under National Food
Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSNM) during 2023-24, 2024-25 and is ongoing in 2025-26 to
enhance productivity of cotton and production of ELS cotton. The total outlay of the Special Project is
Rs. 6,032.35 lakhs.
(b) & (c): The ‘Mission for Cotton Productivity’ aims to equip farmers with cutting-edge scientific
and technological support, enabling higher productivity, superior fibre quality, and improved resilience
against climatic and pest-related challenges. Aligned with the Government’s integrated 5F vision, Farm
to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign, the Mission is expected to boost cotton farmers’ incomes,
ensure a steady supply of high-quality cotton, and revitalize India’s traditional textile sector, thereby
enhancing its global competitiveness.
****