‘Cotton Revolution’ Scheme Implemented in 19 Districts of Maharashtra; ₹191 Crore Allocated
Mumbai: With the objective of boosting cotton production and improving its quality across the country, the Central Government has decided to implement the ambitious ‘Cotton Revolution’ (Kapas Kranti) scheme. This scheme will benefit 19 major cotton-producing districts across the North Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Vidarbha regions of the state of Maharashtra. A provision of ₹191 crore has been made for this initiative within the state.
This initiative is being launched under the Central Government’s ‘Cotton Productivity Mission,’ the primary objective of which is to address the challenges associated with cotton cultivation and to connect farmers with modern agricultural technologies. The scheme is scheduled to be implemented over the period spanning from the year 2026-27 to 2030-31. During this period, approximately ₹5,659.22 crore will be expended nationwide.
Under the scheme, farmers will be encouraged to utilize high-yielding, climate-resilient, and pest-resistant seed varieties. Furthermore, emphasis will be placed on the widespread adoption of modern agricultural techniques—such as the High-Density Planting System (HDPS), Closer Spacing (CS), and Integrated Cotton Management. The government believes that these measures will contribute to increasing per-hectare productivity.
Under the ‘Cotton Revolution’ scheme, special attention will be directed not only toward promoting the production of Extra Long Staple (ELS) cotton but also toward the modernization of ginning and processing units. This is expected to enhance the quality of cotton and bolster the competitive edge of Indian cotton in the global market.
To establish Indian cotton as a high-quality and sustainable product on the international stage, a special promotional campaign will also be conducted under the brand name ‘Kasturi Cotton Bharat.’ This campaign will be operational across 140 districts spanning 14 states of the country.
State Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne stated that, in light of the higher water requirements associated with the HDPS method, the government is currently considering the possibility of providing additional subsidies to cotton farmers for the installation of micro-irrigation systems. Experts believe that this scheme could lead to a significant increase in production, productivity, and farmers' income in the cotton-producing regions of Maharashtra.
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