Vice-President opens the centenary conference of the UPASI Tea Research Foundation at Coonoor
21 September 2026
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Centenary Conference of the UPASI (United Planters' Association of Southern India) Tea Research Foundation at Coonoor, The Nilgiris, on 21 September 2026.
The Foundation has completed 100 years of service to the tea industry.
He called for more research, modernised tea factories and strong Indian tea brands instead of bulk tea.
He urged value addition and attention to the welfare of plantation workers.
He asked UPASI to use its centenary year to expand its tea research network.
Institution:
UPASI Tea Research Foundation
Milestone:
100 years
Venue:
Coonoor, The Nilgiris
Why it matters for exams: Plantation crops of the Nilgiris and Western Ghats, tea research bodies and the tea economy are asked in Kerala PSC and UPSC geography and economy.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
UPASI United Planters' Association of Southern India — An association of plantation owners in south India that runs a tea research foundation.