Indian Coffee Gains Global Recognition: PM Modi Highlights Diverse Regional Varieties in Mann ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted on Sunday that Indian coffee is witnessing increasing global recognition, attributed to the variety of coffee cultivated across different states including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

During his 127th Mann ki Baat radio broadcast, PM Modi emphasized that the Northeast region is also making strides in coffee cultivation, further enhancing India's coffee reputation worldwide.

"Indian coffee is gaining significant popularity globally. The diversity of Indian coffee is truly exceptional, whether it's from Chikmagalur, Coorg, and Hassan in Karnataka; Pulney, Shevaroy, Nilgiri, and Annamalai areas in Tamil Nadu; the Nilgiri region at the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border; or Wayanad, Travancore, and Malabar regions in Kerala," the Prime Minister stated.

He also mentioned the rising popularity of Koraput coffee from Odisha.

The Prime Minister noted that some individuals have abandoned well-paying corporate positions to pursue their passion for coffee cultivation.

"Their love for coffee led them to enter this field, where they are now thriving. Many women have also experienced positive life transformations through coffee cultivation," PM Modi added.

The Koraput region is renowned for its distinctive agro-climatic conditions that are ideal for high-quality Arabica coffee production. Approximately 5,000 hectares in Odisha are dedicated to coffee cultivation.

The Tribal Development Co-operative Corporation of Odisha Ltd (TDCCOL) serves as a primary cooperative institution overseeing complete processing from procurement to drying, grading, and marketing of the coffee.

Arabica and Robusta are the two commercially cultivated coffee varieties worldwide, including in India.

Karnataka contributes approximately 70 percent of India's total coffee production, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are emerging as non-traditional coffee cultivation areas.

During the April-September period of the current fiscal year, India's coffee exports increased by 12.5 percent, reaching USD 1.05 billion.