Argus News - Dharmendra Pradhan Thanks PM Modi for Koraput Coffee Recognition

Bhubaneswar, Oct 26: In the 127th edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Mann Ki Baat” broadcast, the spotlight was cast on the rich aroma and growing popularity of Koraput Coffee, a unique produce from Odisha’s tribal heartland.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister through a post on X, acknowledging the recognition as a proud moment for Odisha.

Also read: PM Modi Calls Koraput Coffee The Pride Of Odisha

Pradhan highlighted that PM Modi’s praise for Koraput Coffee as “delicious and a matter of pride for Odisha” not only celebrates the product but also honours the hard work of tribal farmers. He emphasized that this recognition is a powerful motivation for local cultivators and a step forward in promoting the “Vocal for Local” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiatives.

Koraput Coffee is unique and delectable. It is Odisha’s pride.

Gratitude to Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji for encouraging Koraput coffee growers and providing #KoraputCoffee a global platform in the #MannKiBaat today. Coffee cultivation in Koraput has had a significant… https://t.co/qtUfMDWLsC

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 26, 2025

Reflecting on his own visit to Koraput in July, Union Minister Pradhan recalled his interactions with coffee garden officials and farmers, noting the transformative impact of coffee cultivation on the region’s economy.

କିଛି ମାସ ପୂର୍ବେ କୋରାପୁଟ ଗସ୍ତ ସମୟରେ ମୁଁ କଫି ଗାର୍ଡେନ୍ ପରିଦର୍ଶନ କରିବା ସହ ଚାଷରେ ନିୟୋଜିତ ଅଧିକାରୀ ଏବଂ ଚାଷୀମାନଙ୍କ ସହ ଆଲୋଚନା କରିଥିଲି । ବିଶ୍ୱ ବଜାରରେ କୋରାପୁଟ କଫିର ଚାହିଦା ବଢୁଛି ଏବଂ ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ ଏହା ଏକ ଲାଭଦାୟକ ଚାଷରେ ପରିଣତ ହୋଇଛି । ବିଶ୍ୱରେ 'ବ୍ରାଣ୍ଡ୍ କୋରାପୁଟ୍'ର ସ୍ୱତନ୍ତ୍ର ପରିଚୟ ସୃଷ୍ଟି କରିବା ପାଇଁ… pic.twitter.com/479QOirtQ3

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 26, 2025

He stated that Koraput Coffee is now gaining traction in global markets and evolving into a profitable venture. The Union Education Minister called for collective efforts to enhance production and establish “Brand Koraput” as a global identity.

Additionally, Union Minister Pradhan urged citizens to participate in the upcoming “Run for Unity” on October 31, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He also echoed PM Modi’s reference to the patriotic essence of “Vande Mataram,” reinforcing the spirit of unity and pride.

This national recognition of Koraput Coffee is not just a tribute to Odisha’s agricultural excellence but also a catalyst for empowering tribal communities and boosting rural entrepreneurship.