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Kapas Kranti Mission

October 24 , 2025 16 hrs 0 min 54 0

Centre launches ₹600 crore Kapas Kranti Mission to promote high-yield, long-staple cotton cultivation.
The mission focuses on scientific research, technological innovation, and extension services for farmers.
Farmers in Maharashtra’s Akola region have successfully adopted high-density plantation (HDP) methods to increase yields.
Telangana farmers will visit Maharashtra to learn HDP techniques and receive suitable seeds for adoption.
About 24 lakh farmers in Telangana cultivate cotton, making the state the top cotton producer in India.
A mobile application called Kapas Kisan App will be launched post-Diwali for slot booking and streamlined cotton sales.