May 22, 2026
Kerala Plantation Sector Reforms

Why Kerala’s Plantation Sector Needs a Policy Reset

Kerala’s plantation sector has, for decades, remained a vital pillar of the state’s agrarian economy, sustaining the livelihoods of over ten lakh farmers, generating employment for more than four lakh workers, and contributing substantially to exports and rural development. However, […]
February 26, 2026

Enabling Diversification and Enhancing Competitiveness in Kerala’s Plantation Economy

Kerala has long been regarded as the “Plantation Enclave of India” (Kerala State Planning Board 2022), with crops such as tea, coffee, rubber, and cardamom occupying nearly 29% of the state’s gross cropped area, with over 10 lakh growers/farmers dependent […]