Vice President Reviews Progress of Cotton Productivity Mission ‘Kapas Kranti’
By jayesh chouhan 2026-07-08 15:13:56
Vice President Apprised of Progress on ‘Cotton Productivity Mission (Kapas Kranti)
The Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, was briefed today at the Vice President’s House by the Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with senior officials from the Ministries of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Textiles, regarding the ‘Cotton Productivity Mission (Kapas Kranti)’. (SIS)
The presentation highlighted three key dimensions of the mission: increasing cotton productivity through research, modern technology, and advanced farming practices; ensuring the consistent availability of high-quality cotton through initiatives such as ‘Kasturi Cotton’ certification and the ‘Kisan Cotton App’; and promoting new-age natural fibers to foster innovation and sustainability in the textile sector.
Appreciating the mission's overall strategy to strengthen India's cotton ecosystem, the Vice President emphasized the need for a swift and effective approval mechanism to accelerate innovation and ensure the timely adoption of new technologies. Identifying the increase in cotton yield per acre as a priority for the mission, he urged the setting of clear, measurable, and time-bound targets for productivity improvement so that India could bridge the existing gap with leading cotton-producing nations. (SIS)
The Vice President stated that, given the rising domestic and global demand for quality cotton, India must further strengthen its competitive edge. He also emphasized the need to raise public awareness about the mission, adopt market-oriented strategies, and widely publicize its successful initiatives through television documentaries and other effective media channels. (SIS)
