Extra-Long Staple (ELS) Cotton:
Union Finance Minister announced a five-year mission to boost the productivity and sustainability of Extra-Long Staple (ELS) cotton farming in India during the Union Budget 2025-26.ELS cotton refers to cotton varieties with fibre lengths of 30 mm and above, known for their superior quality, softness, and durability. Primarily derived from the Gossypium barbadense species, also known as Egyptian or Pima cotton.
