Fri Sep 20 13:53:10 UTC 2024: ## India Aims to Double Coffee Production by 2047

**Bangalore, India** – The Coffee Board of India has unveiled an ambitious plan to significantly boost the country’s coffee production by 2047, aiming to more than double its current output.

The plan, presented at the 131st annual conference of the United Planters Association of South India (UPASI), includes a phased expansion of coffee-growing areas by 4 lakh hectares over the next 23 years. This would increase production from the current 3.6 lakh tonnes to 9 lakh tonnes by 2047.

“We want to increase the share of value-added coffees from 38 per cent to 60 per cent, and target increase in exports to $6 billion by 2047,” said Coffee Board Secretary and CEO KG Jagadeesha.

The strategy involves a combination of measures, including:

* **Area Expansion:** Targeting non-traditional regions like Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and the North-Eastern states, alongside traditional coffee-growing areas.
* **Improved Genetics:** Utilizing tissue culture propagated plants and partnering with Jain Irrigation to ensure high-performing varieties.
* **National Replanting Programme:** Aimed at enhancing productivity.
* **Technology & Mechanization:** Leveraging advancements in technology and promoting mechanization across the coffee value chain.
* **Skilling:** Developing a skilled workforce for the coffee sector.

The Coffee Board is collaborating with various government bodies, including ISRO, to identify suitable areas for expansion and working closely with state governments for partnerships.

India is currently the seventh-largest coffee producer and sixth-largest exporter globally. Despite consistent growth in production and exports over the decades, the country seeks to solidify its position as a leading producer of eco-friendly and sustainable premium coffee both domestically and internationally.

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