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Oorna Mukherjee

Oorna Mukherjee

Oorna is the communications manager for TechnoServe India. She has nearly seven years of experience in the development and social impact space, spanning the education and agriculture sectors, and is passionate about using communications to drive awareness about socio-economic development landscapes. Previously, Oorna worked with Digital Green and The Education Alliance. She holds a master’s in development studies from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, and a bachelor’s in journalism and mass communication from SRM University.

Farmers in India learn about sustainable coffee production.

Brewing a Better Future: Shanthi’s Journey in Sustainable Coffee Farming

Coffee is a lifeline for millions of farming families. In Andhra Pradesh, smallholder tribal farmers like Shanthi have long cultivated coffee, but they remain far removed from the trends and benefits of the emerging market. Today, with support from TechnoServe, she is part of the specialty coffee movement—learning cupping, improving quality, and earning higher prices.

Agriculture,  Coffee