Parliament Brews Pride with Araku Coffee: A Moment for Tribal Farmers

The inauguration of an Araku Coffee stall in the Indian Parliament marks a significant achievement for tribal farmers in Andhra Pradesh. Spearheaded by N Chandrababu Naidu and supported by ministers, this venture aims to bring global recognition to Araku Coffee, which recently received organic certification and international market access.

Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, heralded the inauguration of an Araku Coffee stall in the Parliament as a significant achievement for the state's tribal farmers. The stall, which was opened in the presence of key Indian ministers, signifies a major step for the coffee producers from the Araku Valley.

The opening was attended by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu, among others. Chief Minister Naidu expressed pride in the efforts of the tribal farmers whose dedication has elevated Araku Coffee to national prominence. He also acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's support in his 'Mann Ki Baat' speech, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's role in facilitating the stall's setup.

Having achieved an organic certification, Araku Coffee is now sold internationally in markets like Italy and Germany. In partnership with Tata Consumer Products, Andhra Pradesh's Girijan Cooperative Corporation aims to market Araku Coffee, with ambitions for it to achieve international acclaim akin to globally renowned brands.

(With inputs from agencies.)