Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on September 1 reviewed the progress, challenges and future prospects of coffee cultivation in the state during a meeting with officials of the Coffee Board of India and the Department of Land Resources at Lok Bhavan, Kohima. The meeting highlighted Nagaland’s growing potential as a producer of specialty and premium coffee, with both Arabica and Robusta varieties now cultivated across several districts. Discussions focused on expanding cultivation, improving productivity and quality, promoting mechanisation and strengthening farmer training and infrastructure. Key challenges include poor road connectivity, limited processing facilities, climate-related concerns, small landholdings, shortage of skilled labour and limited access to international markets. At the same time, opportunities in organic certification, coffee tourism, value addition, local roasting, cafés, e-commerce and youth entrepreneurship were identified. The Governor stressed the need for coordinated efforts across the entire coffee value chain, from scientific cultivation and processing to branding and marketing, to increase farmers’ incomes and create opportunities for local entrepreneurs. With a growing coffee culture, rising domestic demand and increasing numbers of roasters and cafés, Nagaland is emerging as a promising market for premium coffee. Yadav expressed confidence that sustained institutional support, improved infrastructure, scientific farming practices and stronger market linkages could help Nagaland become a significant producer of premium coffee in India.
Governor Calls for Stronger Coffee Value Chain in Nagaland
