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Naidu Seeks to Make Araku a Global Coffee Destination
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu wants Araku to become famous for coffee around the world.
Araku is known for coffee grown in the hills of Andhra Pradesh.
The government is investing in building the Araku Coffee brand.
It says this could help local coffee growers.
It could also help Andhra Pradesh sell more coffee globally.
Naidu said Araku Coffee represents the state’s heritage.
He shared these comments on International Coffee Day.
Araku Coffee is produced in the Paderu area.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said his government is working to make Araku a premier global coffee destination.
The initiative aims to build the Araku Coffee brand and empower local growers.
Naidu said the effort could strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s presence in the global coffee market.
He highlighted Araku Coffee’s journey from the state’s hills to coffee cups worldwide.
Araku Coffee is a tribal-origin commodity produced in the Paderu area.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and the Andhra Pradesh government.
- What
- A plan to transform Araku into a premier global coffee destination and strengthen the Araku Coffee brand.
- Where
- Araku and the Paderu area of Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- Thursday, October 1, 2026, on International Coffee Day.
- Why
- To empower local growers and strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s presence in the global coffee market.
Key facts
- Initiative
- Transform Araku into a premier global coffee destination
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Product
- Araku Coffee
- Production area
- Paderu area
- Stated benefit
- Empowering local growers
- Market goal
- Strengthening Andhra Pradesh’s global coffee presence
- Announcement date
- October 1, 2026
Quotes
N Chandrababu Naidu
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
“We are actively investing in building Araku into a premier global coffee destination - empowering our local growers and ensuring Andhra Pradesh takes its rightful place on the world coffee map.”
thehindubusinessline.com
deccanchronicle.com
“For me, it starts with Araku - a taste of Andhra Pradesh's rich heritage.”
thehindubusinessline.com
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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