Madikeri to Host Coffee Dasara on September 24

Fast Summary

• Event: Coffee Dasara,a festival celebrating coffee,will be held on September 24 in Madikeri at the Kala Sambhrama Stage in Gandhi Maidan.
• Focus: Celebrates Kodagu district’s status as India’s “coffee capital” and provides a platform for coffee growers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts.
• Organizers: Conceived by MLA Mantar Gowda; Second edition coordinated with the Coorg Planters’ Association.
• Key Highlights:

– Coffee stalls inauguration at D. Sakamma Memorial Hall by Kodagu Minister N.S. boseraju (10 a.m.).
– Stage events launched by Coffee Board Chairman Dinesh Devaiah under Mr. Gowda’s presidency.
– Lectures: Resource persons will address topics like quality maintenance, new varieties, and soil fertility from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Activities:

– Culinary competitions featuring coffee-flavored dishes like cakes, brownies, biscuits, chocolates.
– Felicitation of ten achievers in coffee cultivation (includes Siri Women’s Self-Help Group from Takeri).

• Participation: Departments of Agriculture, Horticulture & Animal Husbandry along with allied sectors to host informational stalls (35 total).

Indian Opinion Analysis

Coffee Dasara represents both cultural pride and economic significance for Kodagu district as India’s “coffee capital.” By fostering collaboration among stakeholders-including growers, professionals from associated industries, government departments-this event provides visibility for local talent while addressing critical agricultural issues like soil health and crop quality.

Encouraging unique culinary innovations integrates tradition with modern tastes-a nod toward diversifying economic opportunities tied to regional crops like coffee. The lectures underscore a key focus on agricultural sustainability critical not just locally but nationally amidst evolving climate conditions.

Such initiatives possibly bear broader implications; they spotlight regional strengths yet also promote agricultural stewardship that could resonate across similar farming communities throughout India.

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