Discover the New Coffee Trail at Koraput Collectorate: Explore the Region’s Coffee Heritage | Bhubaneswar News
Koraput: In a remarkable move to promote the region’s rich coffee heritage, the Koraput administration transformed a neglected patch of land on the collectorate premises into a picturesque coffee trail. Overrun with wild shrubs and weeds until recently, the space now offers a unique experience to visitors.
The coffee trail is adorned with thriving coffee plantations interspersed with a variety of trees, creating a serene environment ideal for leisurely strolls, relaxation, and an immersive experience of the district’s coffee culture. Visitors can not only enjoy the scenic greenery but also sip on the famed Koraput Coffee, known for its exceptional aroma and taste.
Highlighting the significance of the initiative, collector (Koraput) Keerthi Vasan V said, “This project reflects the administration’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement. By repurposing unused land, we aim to showcase the district’s coffee heritage and create a public space for everyone to enjoy.”
According to the collector, workshops on coffee will be conducted regularly at the coffee trail, where visitors can gain firsthand experience of the various stages of coffee preparation, from its plantation to making it consumable.
Koraput, situated at an altitude of 2,800 to 3,400 feet above sea level, offers a favourable climate for coffee cultivation. The district’s coffee story dates back to 1930, when Maharaja Rajbahadur Rama Chandra Deo of Jeypore introduced plantations. Post-independence, the Odisha govt, through its soil conservation department, expanded coffee cultivation as part of an effort to prevent siltation in Machkund hydro-electricity project.
Currently, Koraput boasts of over 3,500 hectares of coffee plantations, including 778 hectares of private plantations managed by around 4,300 tribal farmers. The district has also become a model for organised marketing strategies and sustainable farming, encouraging many farmers to embrace coffee cultivation.
A govt study identified 1.46 lakh hectares of land in Koraput suitable for coffee cultivation, underscoring the immense potential for further growth. “The new coffee trail is expected to become a popular destination for residents and tourists, further elevating Koraput’s reputation as a hub for premium coffee production,” the collector said.
The coffee trail is adorned with thriving coffee plantations interspersed with a variety of trees, creating a serene environment ideal for leisurely strolls, relaxation, and an immersive experience of the district’s coffee culture. Visitors can not only enjoy the scenic greenery but also sip on the famed Koraput Coffee, known for its exceptional aroma and taste.
Highlighting the significance of the initiative, collector (Koraput) Keerthi Vasan V said, “This project reflects the administration’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement. By repurposing unused land, we aim to showcase the district’s coffee heritage and create a public space for everyone to enjoy.”
According to the collector, workshops on coffee will be conducted regularly at the coffee trail, where visitors can gain firsthand experience of the various stages of coffee preparation, from its plantation to making it consumable.
Koraput, situated at an altitude of 2,800 to 3,400 feet above sea level, offers a favourable climate for coffee cultivation. The district’s coffee story dates back to 1930, when Maharaja Rajbahadur Rama Chandra Deo of Jeypore introduced plantations. Post-independence, the Odisha govt, through its soil conservation department, expanded coffee cultivation as part of an effort to prevent siltation in Machkund hydro-electricity project.
Currently, Koraput boasts of over 3,500 hectares of coffee plantations, including 778 hectares of private plantations managed by around 4,300 tribal farmers. The district has also become a model for organised marketing strategies and sustainable farming, encouraging many farmers to embrace coffee cultivation.
A govt study identified 1.46 lakh hectares of land in Koraput suitable for coffee cultivation, underscoring the immense potential for further growth. “The new coffee trail is expected to become a popular destination for residents and tourists, further elevating Koraput’s reputation as a hub for premium coffee production,” the collector said.
