Coffee Board of India
- The Coffee Board of India is a statutory body established under the Coffee Act, 1942. It functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
- Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Legal basis: Coffee Act, 1942
- Nature: Statutory body
- Administrative Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Chairman: Appointed by the Central Government
- Members: 33
- Chief Executive: Secretary of the Board
Major Functions of Coffee Board
- Research & Development: Improved varieties, productivity, pest management, cultivation, post-harvest technology and quality.
- Coffee Development: Extension services, technical guidance, technology transfer and crop assessment.
- Quality Improvement: Quality evaluation and technical support.
- Promotion & Marketing: Promotes Indian coffee, consumption and value-added products.
- Export Promotion: Exporter registration, permits, market intelligence and Certificates of Origin.
India’s Coffee Landscape
- Global Position: Around 7th-largest producer and 5th-largest exporter globally.
- Cultivation: Predominantly shade-grown, especially across the Western Ghats; also expanding in Eastern Ghats and North-East.
- Major Varieties:
- Arabica: Fine aroma, mild flavour; higher altitudes.
- Robusta: Hardy, high-yielding; lower elevations.
| This concept has been elaborately discussed in the following article- Indian Coffee Sustainability Certification Framework |