India Launches 'Mission for Cotton Productivity' Amid Declining Yields
India's cotton production has experienced a decline due to several factors, including reduced cultivation area, adverse climatic conditions, pest resurgence, and disease outbreaks. To combat these challenges, the government has announced a five-year 'Mission for Cotton Productivity,' focused on enhancing productivity and quality. The program aims to promote innovative practices and foster the development of climate-smart, pest-resistant, and high-yielding cotton varieties. Special initiatives are being implemented to demonstrate best practices across major cotton-growing states, targeting both low and high productivity regions for significant improvements.
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