Capt. Chowta seeks opening of Satellite Office of Coffee Board in Mangaluru

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goel Makes A Point to Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament Captain Captain Captain Brijesh Chowta during their meeting in New Delhi on februry 6, 2025. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament Captain Brijesh Chowta Urged Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal to Establish a Satellite Office of the Coffee BORDE BORAFEE BORAFEE BORAFEE BORAFEE COPFEE Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka.

Meeting Mr. Goyal in New Delhi on February 6, Capt. Chowta highlighted the need to promote coffee cultivation in Dakshina Kannada, Following Up on his Recent Unstarred Question No. 352 in the Lok Sabha. He Requested an update on the coffee board’s survey assessing the feasibility of coffee cultivation in the district, and urged the ministry to outline the next steps integrated.

The satellite office, capt. Chowta Said, would provide technical support, conduct awareness programs and equip farmers with essential knowledge and skills to enhance to enhance Coffee Cultivation and Improve their income.

Protect Arecanut Growers

The MP Drew Mr. Goyal’s Attention to Another Critical Issue, Unfair Competition Being Faced by Arecanut Growers in the region. He told the minister about the distracted by ecanut growers due to the influx of important arecanut, which has leed to unpredictable price drops and financial instables for three.

Capt. Chowta Urged The Minister to set up a special task force to study the factors behind price fluctations and quality differential mported arecanut.

The mp said, “The farmers of dakshina kannada form the backbone of our local economy. It is imperative that we take strong measures to safeguard their livelihood. I am confident that the hon’ble minister will take these concerns serially and work towards viable solutions to support our farmer. “

Mr. Goyal Assured Capt. Chowta that the ministry would examine these concerns and explore approves interventions to address the challenges faced by ecanut and coffee growers in Dakshina Kannada.