Itanagar, February 27: Pema Khandu held a meeting with M. J. Dinesh, Chairman of the Coffee Board of India, along with CEO & Secretary Kurma Rao and senior officials to discuss expanding coffee plantations in Arunachal Pradesh.
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| Pema Khandu meets Coffee Board of India Chairman M. J. Dinesh and officials to discuss expansion of coffee cultivation in Arunachal Pradesh.(Image: X@PemaKhanduBJP) |
The discussions centred on unlocking the immense potential of farmers in the state by promoting large-scale coffee cultivation and strengthening the value chain in the sector.
The Chief Minister proposed organising a training-cum-interactive session in April with the Coffee Board’s technical team. The initiative aims to provide coffee growers with better exposure, scientific cultivation techniques, and improved market linkages.
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Officials stated that the collaboration is expected to boost farmer incomes, enhance agricultural diversification, and position Arunachal Pradesh as an emerging hub for quality coffee production in the Northeast.
