In this video, the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, Kerala, presents key insights from its research on Kerala’s plantation sector, focusing on the need for diversification, regulatory reform, and improved competitiveness.

Plantation crops such as tea, coffee, rubber, and cardamom form a crucial part of Kerala’s agrarian economy, supporting over ten lakh farmers and providing employment to more than 4 lakh workers. However, the sector faces growing structural and regulatory challenges that are affecting productivity, profitability, and long-term sustainability.

This video explores:

• The economic significance of Kerala’s plantation sector
• Declining productivity and income trends despite expansion in the plantation area
• Challenges arising from restrictive land-use regulations and monocropping systems
• Rising labour costs, labour shortages, and competitiveness issues
• Lessons from other states and countries on diversification and adaptive land use
• Policy recommendations to enable flexibility, promote diversification, and enhance sustainability

Featuring data-driven insights and comparative analysis, the video highlights the need for an enabling, outcome-oriented policy framework that supports innovation, improves land-use efficiency, and strengthens the long-term viability of Kerala’s plantation economy.

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