Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Bengal Government Aids Flood-Hit Tea Workers
After a big flood in October, the Bengal government is giving money to help tea workers in Dooars.
The workers lost their homes and the tea plants were damaged.
The government is giving ₹1,500 each month to help them while they work to fix the damage.
Bengal government to provide financial assistance to 2,400 tea workers in Dooars
Assistance of ₹1,500 per month under FAWLOI scheme, in addition to daily wages
Workers affected by flash flood in October, causing damage to plantations and quarters
Subhasini and Bamandanga-Tondu tea estates to benefit, with 1,257 and 1,164 workers respectively
Assistance aimed at supporting workers and management during crisis
- Who
- Bengal government, tea workers in Dooars
- What
- Providing financial assistance
- When
- After the October 5 flood
- Where
- Subhasini and Bamandanga-Tondu tea estates in Dooars
- Why
- To support workers and management during crisis
Government's Stance
Tea Estate Management's Stance
Assistance Decision
Government's Stance
Government decided to provide assistance due to flood damage and loss of lives
Tea Estate Management's Stance
Management welcomed the decision, citing ongoing erosion and job losses
- Estimated workers
- 2,400
- Monthly assistance
- ₹1,500
- Affected tea estates
- Subhasini (1,257 workers), Bamandanga-Tondu (1,164 workers)
- Scheme
- Financial Assistance to Workers of Locked Out Industries (FAWLOI)