Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Assam CM Unveils Welfare Measures for Tea Garden Workers
The government of Assam is making some changes to help the tea workers.
They're raising the workers' daily pay and giving them some money.
They are also building more schools and places to learn new skills.
The government is also setting aside jobs just for the tea workers.
They are hoping these changes will help the workers and the tea industry to do better.
Assam CM announces new welfare and development initiatives for tea garden community.
Daily wages for tea workers will increase to Rs 250, effective October 1st.
The 'Eti Koli, Duti Paat' scheme will offer financial assistance to tea workers.
More schools and skill centers will be built, along with job reservations.
The Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme aims to support producers.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and tea garden workers.
- What
- Assam CM announced welfare initiatives for the tea garden community.
- When
- Announcements were made on Monday, including wage increases effective October 1st.
- Where
- Assam, focusing on the tea garden community.
- Why
- To improve living standards, increase industry competitiveness, and support cultural preservation.
Tea Garden Workers
Assam Government
Standard of living
Tea Garden Workers
Need higher wages, improved education, and better access to land and housing.
Assam Government
N/A
- Announcement by
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Wage increase
- Rs 250 per day
- Wage implementation date
- October 1st
- Financial assistance scheme
- 'Eti Koli, Duti Paat'
- Job reservation
- 3% in state government jobs
