Vice-President calls for modernising tea industry,

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, today inaugurated the Centenary Conference of the UPASI (United Planters’ Association of Southern India) Tea Research Foundation at Coonoor, The Nilgiris, and called for greater research, modernisation, branding and value addition to make Indian tea more competitive in global markets.

Congratulating the UPASI Tea Research Foundation on completing 100 years of service to the tea industry, planters and workers, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan appreciated the Foundation’s century-long contribution to research and the development of the tea sector.

During the occasion, the Vice-President released the book “Tea Research in South India – A Compendium”, documenting the rich legacy and contributions of tea research in southern India.

Governor of Tamil Nadu, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar; MLA, Udhagamandalam, Bhojarajan; Deputy Chairman of the Tea Board of India, C. Murugan; President, UPASI, Ajoy Thipaiah; and other dignitaries, planters, agricultural scientists and industry representatives were present at the event. (UPDATED ON 21ST SEPTMBER 2026)