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CM Naidu Aims to Transform Araku into Premier Global Coffee Destination
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CNBC TV18•01-10-2026, 17:23
CM Naidu Aims to Transform Araku into Premier Global Coffee Destination
- •Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced plans to develop Araku as a leading global coffee destination.
- •The initiative, highlighted on International Coffee Day, aims to empower local growers and strengthen Andhra Pradesh's position in the global coffee market.
- •CM Naidu emphasized that investing in Araku will ensure the state takes its rightful place on the world coffee map.
- •Naidu shared his personal preference for Araku Coffee, calling it a taste of Andhra Pradesh’s rich heritage.
- •Araku Coffee is a tribal origin commodity produced in the Paderu area of Andhra Pradesh.
Key Questions Answered
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu stated that his government is working to transform Araku into a premier global coffee destination to empower local growers and strengthen the state's presence on the world coffee map.
Araku Coffee is a tribal-origin commodity produced in the Paderu area located in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh.
Araku is a geographical name associated with a village and mandal in Andhra Pradesh and carries a geographical indication (GI) tag, meaning businesses can use variations of the name like Darjeeling.
