PM Modi Highlights Rising Global Popularity of Indian Coffee

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the rising global popularity of Indian coffee in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, noting that various coffee varieties are benefiting cultivators across the country. He mentioned key coffee-growing regions including Chikmagalur, Coorg, and Hassan in Karnataka; Pulney, Shevaroy, Nilgiri, and Annamalai in Tamil Nadu; Biligiri on the Karnataka–Tamil Nadu border; and Wayanad, Travancore, and Malabar in Kerala. Modi also acknowledged the growth of coffee cultivation in India’s North-East, emphasizing the remarkable diversity and international appeal of Indian coffee, which is contributing to the livelihoods of farmers nationwide.