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22 September 2026 · Event date: 21 September 2026
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Vice-President calls for modernising tea industry, strengthening research and building Indian tea brands for global markets

Vice-President calls for modernising tea industry, strengthening research and building Indian tea brands for global markets
Official visual from the source release · Source: Press Information Bureau

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Centenary Conference of the UPASI Tea Research Foundation at Coonoor. He emphasized modernising the tea industry, strengthening research, improving quality, and building strong Indian tea brands for global markets.

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In Simple Words

The Vice-President of India inaugurated the Centenary Conference of the UPASI Tea Research Foundation at Coonoor, Nilgiris. He highlighted the importance of modernising tea factories, enhancing research to boost cost-effectiveness and productivity, and developing strong Indian tea brands for global markets.

He also stressed the need for value addition, utilizing India's large domestic market, and ensuring the welfare of plantation workers. During the event, he released a book titled "Tea Research in South India – A Compendium".

Key Points

  • Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Centenary Conference of the UPASI Tea Research Foundation.
  • The event took place at Coonoor, The Nilgiris.
  • UPASI stands for United Planters’ Association of Southern India.
  • India is among the world's largest tea-producing and tea-consuming countries.
  • The Vice-President released the book "Tea Research in South India – A Compendium".
  • Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, was present at the event.

Exam Angle

Dignitary
Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan
Event
Centenary Conference of the UPASI Tea Research Foundation
Location
Coonoor, The Nilgiris
Book released
Tea Research in South India – A Compendium

𝕏 Official Update

A. Coonoor, The Nilgiris

Source: Press Information Bureau

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