The head office of the Coffee Board is situated in Bangalore.
History
The Coffee Board of India was established by an act of Parliament in 1942. Until 1995 the CBoI marketed the coffee of a pooled supply. Later, coffee marketing became a private-sector activity due to the economic liberalisation in India.[1]
The Coffee Board's traditional duties included
promotion of sale, and consumption of coffee in India and abroad
conducting coffee research
financial assistance to establish small coffee growers
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↑ John, K.C.; Kevin, S. (2004). Traditional Exports of India: Performance and Prospects. Delhi, India: New Century Publications. p.117. ISBN81-7708-062-8.
John, K.C.; Kevin, S. (2004). Traditional Exports of India: Performance and Prospects. Delhi, India: New Century Publications. p.117. ISBN81-7708-062-8.
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