Over the past 75 years, the UPASI Tea Research Foundation (UPASI TRF) has made invaluable contributions to the South Indian tea  industry. Their  dedicated research and extension efforts have played a vital role in the impressive achievements of tea plantations in the region. The institute is situated near Nirar Dam in Valparai, within the Anamalai Hills of Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, with  the administrative  office  based  in  Coonoor, The Nilgiris. The organisation  not only emphasizes organic farming, but is also very keen on adopting alternative energy sources for tea drying to preserve Planet Earth.