In A First For Kerala, Wayanad Coffee Selected For Centre's Promotional Initiative
"This honour celebrates the dedication of Wayanad's farmers and the unique identity of our GI-tagged Robusta Coffee, a pillar of Wayanad's economy," she said on X and congratulated everyone who made this possible. "Let us continue to support and celebrate the richness of our land and the spirit of its people," she added.
✨ A proud moment for Wayanad! ✨
Wayanad Coffee has received a Special Mention under Category A – Agriculture in the GoI's ODOP program — the first such recognition for any product from Kerala.
This honour celebrates the dedication of Wayanad's farmers and the unique identity…
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) July 15, 2025
The One District One Product (ODOP) initiative aims to promote balanced regional development across India by selecting, branding, and promoting a unique product from each district.
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