Wayanad Exporters Host Global Market Workshop to Boost Local Farmers’ Income
मुख्य बातें
- •Wayanad hosted ‘Wayanad to the World’ workshop on May 22, 2026, to promote agricultural exports.
- •Organized by Kerala Exporters Forum, Wayanad Chamber of Commerce, Wayanad MLA Care, and Canara Bank.
- •Inaugurated by Kerala Agriculture Minister T. Siddique, who emphasized better market access for farmers.
- •Speakers included Vijaya Lakshmi (Canara Bank), Sangeetha Viswanathan (Spices Board India), M. Karuthamani (Coffee Board), and R.K. Sinha.
- •Kerala Exporters Forum President K.M. Hameed Ali presided; local MLAs and officials were present.
- •Sessions covered export finance, value addition, branding, and global market access strategies.
- •Initiative aims to boost income for small farmers through high-value, processed agricultural exports.
Wayanad, a picturesque hill district in Kerala known for its organic spices, coffee, and agricultural produce, took a significant step toward expanding its global footprint on May 22, 2026, with the launch of the ‘Wayanad to the World’ workshop at Kalpetta. Jointly organized by the Kerala Exporters Forum, Wayanad Chamber of Commerce, Wayanad MLA Care, and Canara Bank, the event brought together farmers, exporters, bankers, and government officials to explore pathways for exporting locally produced, value-added products.
