Coffee Board of India
Why it Matters?
India’s coffee exports have increased by about 125% to $1.8 billion over the last 11 years, largely due to a series of measures taken by the Coffee Board of India, according to central government data.
What You Should Know?
The Coffee Board of India is a statutory organization constituted under Section 4 of the Coffee Act, 1942, functioning under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
The Board comprises 33 Members, including the Chairperson (also the Chief Executive Officer – CEO), while the remaining 32 Members represent various stakeholder interests, appointed under Section 4(2) of the Coffee Act and Rule 3 of the Coffee Rules, 1955.
The Board focuses on research, extension services, development activities, market intelligence, internal and external promotion, and welfare measures for coffee growers.
The Board manages the Central Coffee Research Institute (CCRI) located at Balehonnur, Karnataka, which is the apex R&D centre for coffee.
It also operates a Sub-Station at Chettalli, Karnataka, and Regional Coffee Research Stations in Chundale (Kerala), Thandigudi (Tamil Nadu), Narasipatnam (Andhra Pradesh), and Diphu (Assam).
It also runs Extension Units across coffee-growing regions in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and the North Eastern Region (NER) to deliver field-level support and technical guidance to growers.
Export Promotion Initiatives by the Coffee Board of India:
It provides digital services to exporters, including online issuance of Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC), Export Permit (EP), and Certificate of Origin (CoO) with Digital Signature Certificates (DSC).
It conducts regular interactive meetings with exporters to address trade-related bottlenecks and procedural issues.
It provides exporters with real-time global market intelligence, including international demand forecasts, pricing trends, and trade opportunities.
It offers Transit Assistance (TA) and Freight Assistance (FA) schemes to enhance export competitiveness and maximize earnings.
It supports value-added infrastructure by offering 40% of the cost of machinery for the installation of roasting, grinding, and packaging units.