Small tea growers demand immediate amendment in TMCOGovernment of India has earmarked a sum of Rs 200 crore for the development of Small Tea Growers(STG) sector that contributes around 35% to...
21 Jan, 2015, 05.46 PM IST
Assam wants cancellation of license of factories not paying benchmark prices to tea growersSmall tea growers have stooped plucking tea leafs in several areas in Upper Assam as the prices of green tea in some areas have plummeted t...
11 Nov, 2014, 04.44 PM IST
Sharp decline in green leaf prices brewing unrest among small tea growers of upper AssamThe growers have announced that it will not pluck tea leaf in Tinsukia district on Monday and will resort to road blockade in four places.
08 Nov, 2014, 04.33 PM IST
Small Tea Growers go off field in West Bengal following tussle with factory ownersThe STG went off field in northern WB today following recurrence of a tussle with factory owners on the issue of quality vs price of green ...
10 Sep, 2014, 03.55 PM IST
- Assam's Industry Minister Pradyut Bordoloi warned to withdraw subsidies and tax benefits of the tea companies
Assam warns tea companies not to bypass Guwahati tea auction centre (GTAC) or subsidies will be withdrawn Guwahati
20 Nov, 2013, 01.30 PM IST
Tea Board reinforces quality for determination of green leaf prices, tea associations seeks modificationTea board of India started reinforcing quality parameter for determination of green tea leaf prices.
02 Sep, 2013, 04.33 PM IST
- Assam plans to enhance tea quality
India's largest tea grower, Assam, will resort to drastic measures to ensure quality tea production in the state.
05 Dec, 2011, 05.23 AM IST
- Fluctuation in tea prices results in dispute between tea growers and processing units
The AASTGA has staged a protest outside the Tea Board office in Guwahati demanding the implementation of the TMCO 2003.
12 Sep, 2011, 06.02 AM IST
- Assam to adopt Kenyan model of regulating tea processing units to ensure quality
The government is now armed with production database of green leaf in each tea producing districts.
02 Jun, 2011, 04.55 AM IST