GUWAHATI: The Assam government has proposed to provide incentives to matcha tea producers as part of its 2026–27 Budget, aiming to strengthen the state's presence in the premium tea market. ALSO READ: Assam Budget: ₹2,100 Crore Allocated for Land Acquisition for Satellite City Around Guwahati Airport Presenting the Budget in the Assam Legislative Assembly on…
GUWAHATI: Assam has added a new chapter to its rich tea legacy by becoming the first state in India to commercially produce Matcha tea. ALSO READ: 3,750 Kg Banned Single-Use Plastic Items Seized In Guwahati’s Machkhowa Area On July 3, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the development in a post on X, announcing…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has initiated the rollout of Farmer IDs for small tea growers by including tea and plantation-class land holdings in the farmers' registry portal, a move aimed at improving their access to government schemes and agricultural support. ALSO READ: Six arrested with 198 bottles of codeine syrup in Sonapur Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet on Tuesday, June 23, approved two decisions with direct implications for welfare delivery and the functioning of a state-owned enterprise, extending the validity of licences of all Fair Price Shops across the state by another six months and sanctioning ₹9.75 crore for a proposed voluntary retirement scheme for executives of…
GUWAHATI: In a bid to ensure that transportation challenges do not prevent children from attending school, the Assam government has launched a Transport/Escort Facility for students residing in tea garden areas across the state. ALSO READ: Supreme Court Says Consensual Pre-Marital Physical Relationship Not a Reflection of Bad Character The initiative, announced by Assam Education…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, June 8, reiterated the state government's commitment to improving healthcare access for tea garden workers and their families, highlighting a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering medical infrastructure in tea-growing regions. ALSO READ: Assam Fishery Recruitment Scam: CID Conducts Late-Night Raid at MLA Ramakanta Deuri’s Home In…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s globally renowned tea industry has achieved yet another milestone, with Deckiajuli Tea setting a new benchmark at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre by fetching an impressive price of ₹800 per kilogram. The accomplishment reflects the rising international demand and premium valuation of Assam Tea in global markets. ALSO READ: ‘Assam Among India’s Fastest-Growing Economies’:…
