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Andhra Pradesh CM pitches Araku Valley coffee and state cocoa as investment opportunities
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🗓 15 Nov 2026, 02:39 PM
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Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy highlighted Araku Valley coffee and Andhra Pradesh cocoa as key sectors for attracting investment, emphasizing their quality and export potential.
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy used a recent business forum to showcase the premium coffee grown in Araku Valley and the cocoa cultivated across Andhra Pradesh. He described both crops as "world‑class" products that can command higher prices in global markets.
The CM urged domestic and foreign investors to consider setting up processing units, export hubs and value‑addition facilities near the cultivation zones. He cited recent improvements in farmer training, certification and supply‑chain infrastructure that reduce risk for investors.
State officials said the government is ready to offer incentives such as tax rebates, land allotments and streamlined approvals to firms that commit to the coffee and cocoa sectors. The push aligns with Andhra Pradesh's broader strategy to diversify its agricultural exports beyond traditional staples.
Analysts noted that the emphasis on high‑value crops could boost farmer incomes and create jobs in rural areas, while also enhancing the state's reputation as a source of specialty agricultural products.
The announcement follows a series of state‑level initiatives aimed at positioning Andhra Pradesh as a hub for agro‑based investments, with the CM pledging continued support for research, branding and market access for these commodities.
The CM urged domestic and foreign investors to consider setting up processing units, export hubs and value‑addition facilities near the cultivation zones. He cited recent improvements in farmer training, certification and supply‑chain infrastructure that reduce risk for investors.
State officials said the government is ready to offer incentives such as tax rebates, land allotments and streamlined approvals to firms that commit to the coffee and cocoa sectors. The push aligns with Andhra Pradesh's broader strategy to diversify its agricultural exports beyond traditional staples.
Analysts noted that the emphasis on high‑value crops could boost farmer incomes and create jobs in rural areas, while also enhancing the state's reputation as a source of specialty agricultural products.
The announcement follows a series of state‑level initiatives aimed at positioning Andhra Pradesh as a hub for agro‑based investments, with the CM pledging continued support for research, branding and market access for these commodities.