CENTENARY CELEBRATION OF CENTRAL COFFEE RESEARCH INSTITUTE 2025
Theme: 7 GOLDEN SEEDS TO A GLORIOUS FUTURE OF 7 LAKH TONNES
SEEDS, DREAMS & POSSIBILITIES
Seven seeds started India’s coffee story, and now the vision is seven lakh tonnes of beans that will support and sustain millions of livelihoods. Coffee being one of the important agricultural commodities, the coffee’s journey is all about inclusive development of all in the community.
Presently, the country is driven by rising domestic consumption, expanding cafe culture and growing demand for specialty coffee. To make this vision a reality, CCRI is leading the way, mapping coffee footprints with ISRO, building a Carbon Centre of Excellence for climate resilience and biocontrol, guiding farmers with organic farming practices, Centenary Coffee Centre for future Coffee education, and nurturing young entrepreneurs through the Atal Incubation Centre. Expanding Exports, reaching out premium niche markets, showcasing coffee as not just a crop but as an experience reflecting Indian coffee as brand in global stage.
Session 1 : Inaugural Function
November 2025 | Time: 11:00 – 13:30 | Main Stage
Inaugural Lecture:
Dr. M. Senthilkumar, Director of Research, Central Coffee Research Institute, India
Saga of Indian Coffee - the Journey of 100 years of CCRI
Presidential Remarks:
Sri. Kurma Rao, M, IAS
World Coffee Scenario – an Overview
Address by Chief Guest:
Dr. Vanusia Nogueira, Executive Director, International Coffee Organization
Issues Impacting Global Coffee Production
Session 2 – Scientific Advancement and Farmers Movements in Coffee production
Date: November 2025 | Time: 14.31 – 16.21 | Main Stage
Dr. Ashok Alur, VC Kodagu University
Session Chair
Topic & Speakers introduction by Chair
Dr. Le Dang Khoa, General Vice Head of Division, - WASI, Vietnam
Vietnam Coffee- The Success Story
Q & A Session
Dr. Ashok Alur, Vice Chancellor, Kodagu University
Coffee Farmer Producer Organizations- An Innovative Institutional Model to Address Challenges and Enhance Efficiency of Coffee Value Chain
Q & A Session
Dr. Naveen, Children Specialist, Rajarajeshwari Hospital, Madikeri
Emerging Role of FPOs in Coffee Production
Session 3 – Sustainable Coffee Production Technologies - Emerging Trends (1hr 50mts)
Date: November 2025 | Time: 10.00 – 11.50 | Main Stage
Dr. Y. Raghuramulu, Retd. Director of Research, Central Coffee Research Institute
Session Chair
Dr. Phillippe Vaast, CIRAD, France
Sustainability of Shade Grown coffee Plantations- The Indian experience
Dr. James Jacob, Retd. Director Research, Rubber Board, Managing Director, Plantation Cooperation of Kerala Ltd., Kottayam
Can Coffee Plantations Earn Carbon Credits?
Dr. N K. Pradeep,President (Seven Bean Team), Sri Nandi Estate
Mr. Madhu Bopaiah, Mr. Madhu Bopaiah, Cottanad Estate Plantation Pvt. Ltd., Meppadi, Wayanad
Shri. Vijayan Rajes, MSP Plantations, Cauvery Peak, Yercaud
Shri. Shaker Nagarajan, Thadiankudisai Estate
Strategies for High Production Farming- The Planter’s Way
Session 4 – Soil Health at Cross Roads-Microbial Solutions (1hr 30mts)
Date: November 2025 | Time: 12:16 – 13:45 | Main Stage
Dr. P. Paneerselvam, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
Session Chair
Prof. (Dr.) Alberto Pallavicini, University of Trieste, Italy
Soil Microbiome- reserve for Coffee Production
Dr. P. Pannerselvam, Principal Scientist, Crop Production Division, ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack, Odisha- 753 006.
Microbial Solutions for Climate Smart Coffee Production
Dr. Subaharan K, Principal Scientist, ICAR- NBAIR, Bengaluru
Nanotechnology in Coffee White Stem Borer Management
Session 5 – Multi Cropping - Enhancing Coffee Farm Productivity Farmers Experience (1hr 30mts)
Date: November 2025 | Time: 12.16 – 13.45 | Parallel Hall
Dr. H. T. Mohankumar, Ex-President (KGF), Dimbada Estate, Hurudi
Session Chair
Shri. H.S. Dharmaraj, Geetha Estate, Honkaravalli
Crop Diversification and High Production Technology in Arabica Coffee
Shri. M.P. Ashok Kumar, Ashoka Estate, Pariyaram
Maximizing Robusta Coffee Production- Innovative Technologies
Shri. Mohammed Amanullah, Aman Cottage
Mr. Kuruvilla Joseph, Rose Garden Estate, Meppadi, Wayanad.
Mr. Chiradeep, Member, Wayanad Coffee Growers Association
Mr. Pradeep Kumar Mohanty
IFS Model: Planters Speak - Panel Discussion
Session 6 – Navigating Climate Change Impacts in Coffee
Date: November 2025 | 14.31 – 14.00 | Main Stage
Dr. D. Venkataramanan, Retd. Joint Director (Research), CCRI
Session Chair
Dr. D. Venkataramanan, Retd. Joint Director of Research, Coffee Board.
Climate change and coffee: Combating the impact on production
Dr. R. N. Kencharaddi, Professor & Head, Dept. of Forest Biology and Tree Improvement, College of Forestry, Ponnampet
Management of Honey Bee Colonies for Better Coffee Pollination under Changed Climatic Conditions
Session 7 – Organic coffee and Future Road Map
November 2025 | 14.10 – 16.00 | Parallel Hall
Dr. N. Devakumar, Dean (Retd.), College of Agriculture, Hassan
Session Chair
Dr. Chaitra Narayan, M/s Kodagu Agritec Pvt. Ltd., Mysore
The Capsule Technology- Enhancing Organic Productivity
Shri. Calistus D’Silva
Potential for Organic Coffees in India
Shri. Ram Kumar Varma, Native Araku Coffee Pvt Ltd.
Shri. Mohanan, Tirkaipetta
Shri. Srinivasan, Srihari Organic Plantations, Merimalai, Solaikadu
Indian Organic Coffee Cultivation- way Ahed
Session 8 – Labour Saving strategies and IOT in Coffee Plantations- for improved productivity
Date: November 2025 | Time: 16.26 – 17.45 | Main Stage
Mr. Regis Vignesh Pandian
Mechanization- A Cost Cutting Measure in Present Scenario
Dr. Rajkumar Rathinavelu, Principal Scientist, Life Science and Technology Centre, ITC Ltd.
AI in Coffee – Prospective applications
Session 9 – Man-Animal Conflict
Date: November 2025 | Time: 10:00 – 11:50 | Main Stage
Dr. Surendra Verma, Asian Elephant Research and Conservation Program (ANCF), C/o CES, IISc, Bengaluru
Session Chair
Mr. Surendra Verma, Sr. Scientist, Asian Elephant Research and conservation Programs
Man Animal Conflict in Coffee Plantations- The Way Out
Mr. Paul Mathew
Solutions for Man-Animal Conflict – a Wholistic Approach
Session 10 – Specialty Coffee and Global Market
Date: November 2025 | Time: 10:00 – 11:50 | Parallel Hall
Sri. D. M. Purnesh, Ex President, SCAI
Session Chair
Sri. D. M. Purnesh, Ex-President- SCAI & MD, Harley Coffee LLP, Bangalore.
Intrinsic Qualities of Specialty Coffee- Traditional and Non-traditional Areas
Ms. Sunalini Menon, M/s. Coffee Lab Pvt Ltd.
Trend in Future for Specialty Coffees
Shri. B. B. Chengappa, Palthope Estate, Bollera Gate
Rajeswari Reddy, Madhu Agro kellar, Odisha
Sri. Gopal, Araku Coffee,
Mr. Searon Yanthon
Shri. Mahesh Narayan
Brewing Coffee to greater heights- Panel Discussion