Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Small Tea Growers Protest Low Leaf Prices
Small tea farmers are upset because they aren't getting paid enough for the tea leaves they sell.
They're selling leaves for ₹12-14 per kilo, but it costs them about ₹20 to grow them.
They protested at the Tea Board office to get the board to address the issue.
If things don’t improve, the growers worry they can't pay their workers or support their families.
They also raised concerns about cheap tea imports and the way the tea leaves are weighed.
Small tea growers protested low prices for their tea leaves.
The growers sell leaves for ₹12-14 per kilo, below the ₹20 production cost.
They demonstrated in front of the Tea Board's office in Jalpaiguri.
Growers fear they cannot sustain their families or pay workers.
Concerns were also raised about cheap tea imports and weighing practices.
- Who
- Small tea growers in Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar
- What
- Protested against low tea leaf prices
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Tea Board’s office in Jalpaiguri
- Why
- Due to low prices not covering production costs
Small Tea Growers
Bought-Leaf Factories
Leaf Prices
Small Tea Growers
Prices are too low to cover costs.
Bought-Leaf Factories
Not explicitly stated.
Tea Quality
Small Tea Growers
Cheap imports affect the market.
Bought-Leaf Factories
Not explicitly stated.
- Grower Location
- Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar districts
- Protest Location
- Tea Board’s office in Jalpaiguri
- Main Issue
- Low price of tea leaves
- Current Leaf Price
- ₹12 to ₹14 per kilo
- Production Cost
- Around ₹20 per kilo
- Growers Contribution
- Around half of total tea in state
