Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Moran Tea Estate Empowers Women Through Weaving
Moran Tea Estate, owned by Luxmi Tea Co Private Limited, has started a weaving centre to help women in the community.
This centre teaches women how to weave traditional clothes like gamochas and hankies.
The estate employs over 2,000 workers, most of whom are women.
The initiative is part of a bigger plan to improve the lives of tea workers and their families.
It focuses on education, health, and women's empowerment.
The estate also helps workers get important documents like bank accounts and Aadhaar cards.
Women leaders like Monumati Kalandi and Manjula Kahar are inspiring others to get involved and make a difference.
Moran Tea Estate has set up a weaving centre to empower women and preserve traditional crafts.
The initiative is part of a broader community development program addressing education, health, and women's empowerment.
Over 2,000 workers are employed by the estate, with 70% being women.
The weaving centre teaches women to weave traditional garments, providing them with financial independence and a sense of belonging.
The estate also helps workers access essential government services and documents.
- Who
- Moran Tea Estate, Luxmi Tea Co Private Limited, Ethical Tea Partnership’s (ETP) Community Development Forum (CDF)
- What
- Establishment of a weaving centre to empower women and preserve traditional crafts
- When
- Initiative is ongoing, with plans for expansion
- Where
- Moran Tea Estate, Dibrugarh
- Why
- To create sustainable livelihood opportunities, preserve cultural practices, and empower the community
- Location
- Moran Tea Estate, Dibrugarh
- Owner
- Luxmi Tea Co Private Limited
- Workers
- Over 2,000 (70% women)
- Initiative
- Weaving centre for traditional crafts
- Key Areas
- Education, Social Security, Health, WASH, Women Empowerment, Child Protection, Youth Development
- Impact
- Prevents child marriage, reduces school dropouts, encourages healthy lifestyles
- Services
- Bank accounts, Aadhaar cards, Ayushman cards, ration cards
- Women Leaders
- Monumati Kalandi and Manjula Kahar