Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

M Salman Baseer has taken charge as the Chairman of the Karnataka Planters Association during its 67th Annual General Meeting held in Chikmagaluru. His leadership comes at a pivotal moment for Karnataka’s coffee sector, which contributes the majority of India’s coffee production. With extensive grassroots experience, he is expected to focus on improving price realization for growers, advocating for export incentives, strengthening sustainable farming practices, and pushing for better technological support for coffee estates. His role is crucial in steering reforms, addressing climate-related challenges, and enhancing the global competitiveness of Karnataka’s coffee industry while safeguarding planter interests.