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Agriculture
Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Envisions Value Creation at State’s First Coffee Workshop
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 03:38 PM
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Chief Minister Pema Khandu addressed the inaugural coffee workshop in Arunachal Pradesh, emphasizing that the state’s focus should extend beyond mere production to include value addition and market expansion.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu delivered a keynote speech at the inaugural coffee workshop held in Arunachal Pradesh, outlining a strategic vision for the state’s coffee sector. He highlighted the need to shift focus from basic cultivation to comprehensive value creation, including processing, branding, and export initiatives.
The workshop, the first of its kind in the state, brought together farmers, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss best practices and opportunities for enhancing the coffee value chain. CM Khandu urged stakeholders to collaborate on improving quality standards and accessing premium markets.
Khandu also announced plans to support local coffee growers with training and infrastructure, aiming to position Arunachal Pradesh as a significant player in the national and international coffee markets. The event marked a milestone in the state’s efforts to diversify its agrarian economy.
"Our goal is to transform coffee from a raw commodity into a high‑value product that benefits our farmers and the state’s economy," Khandu said, underscoring the importance of innovation and market linkages.
The workshop concluded with a commitment from the government to provide resources for research, development, and marketing of Arunachal’s coffee, setting the stage for a more resilient and profitable sector.
The workshop, the first of its kind in the state, brought together farmers, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss best practices and opportunities for enhancing the coffee value chain. CM Khandu urged stakeholders to collaborate on improving quality standards and accessing premium markets.
Khandu also announced plans to support local coffee growers with training and infrastructure, aiming to position Arunachal Pradesh as a significant player in the national and international coffee markets. The event marked a milestone in the state’s efforts to diversify its agrarian economy.
"Our goal is to transform coffee from a raw commodity into a high‑value product that benefits our farmers and the state’s economy," Khandu said, underscoring the importance of innovation and market linkages.
The workshop concluded with a commitment from the government to provide resources for research, development, and marketing of Arunachal’s coffee, setting the stage for a more resilient and profitable sector.