Coimbatore: The Southern India Mills' Association (SIMA) has welcomed the Union cabinet's approval for the Mission for Cotton Productivity (MCP). Announced under the National Mission for Cotton Productivity (Kapas Kranti) with a total outlay of Rs5,659.22 crore up to 2030-31, MCP would revive cotton output, improve fibre quality and strengthen India's textile competitiveness.In a press release, Durai Palanisamy, chairman, SIMA, expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and the Union agriculture and textiles ministers for approving the mission, describing it as a timely and visionary step for the cotton and textile sectors. He said the initiative would help enhance cotton productivity,…