Archive · 22 May 2025
India Celebrates Tea Day at UN, Highlights Industry's Impact
India celebrated International Tea Day at the UN to highlight tea's impact on livelihoods and economic growth.
The event showcased tea from different regions, including Darjeeling and Assam.
Speakers from India, Kenya, Sri Lanka, and China discussed challenges like climate change and the need for fair returns for farmers.
The UN recognized the cultural and economic importance of tea.
The industry supports millions of livelihoods, with women playing a significant role.
Discussions focused on sustainability, innovation, and promoting tea for sustainable development goals.
India hosted an event at the UN to commemorate International Tea Day.
The event focused on tea's contribution to livelihoods and sustainable development.
Speakers from India and other tea-producing countries discussed industry challenges.
The event highlighted the significance of tea in rural employment and women's empowerment.
The event included tea tasting of various Indian teas, like Darjeeling and Assam.
- Who
- India's Permanent Mission to the U.N. hosted the event; attended by representatives from tea-producing countries including Kenya, Sri Lanka, and China, UN officials, and community members.
- What
- An event was hosted by India to commemorate International Tea Day.
- When
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025, to mark International Tea Day.
- Where
- United Nations headquarters in New York.
- Why
- To highlight tea’s contribution in empowering communities and fostering inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.
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Challenges
Industry Challenges
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No opposing view present.
Challenges
Speakers noted challenges faced by tea growers, especially small farmers, including climate change, rising input costs, market volatility, and structural inequities.
- International Tea Day
- May 21
- Host Nation
- India
- Event Theme
- Tea for Livelihoods, Tea for SDGs
- Livelihoods Supported
- Over 10 million
- Direct Employment
- 1.5 million+
