New Delhi: In a bid to promote the renowned Araku Coffee, Lok Sabha Speaker facilitated the establishment of Araku Coffee stalls in the Parliament premises. On Monday morning, two stalls were inaugurated—one at the Lok Sabha canteen by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiran Rijiju and another at the Rajya Sabha canteen by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
The initiative, directed by Speaker’s orders, saw the Lok Sabha building’s Director, Kul Mohan Singh Arora, issuing instructions for the setup. The stalls, located near Sangam 1 and 2 courtyards, will operate until March 28. Managed by the Tribal Cooperative Society, these stalls aim to showcase the hard work of Andhra Pradesh’s tribal communities, who cultivate this coffee.
Vijayanagaram MP Kalashetti Appalanaidu expressed pride in Araku Valley Coffee’s journey from the Eastern Ghats to India’s Parliament, emphasizing its growing recognition. He highlighted the coffee’s unique flavor and its role in representing the efforts of tribal farmers on a global stage.
The event was graced by Tribal Affairs Minister Joel Oram, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjrappu Rammohan Naidu, and other dignitaries, including MPs from TDP and BJP. The initiative is seen as a significant step in promoting tribal produce and culture.
