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Assam CM announces measures for tea garden community
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Monday, announced a series of welfare and development initiatives aimed at uplifting the state's tea garden community, reaffirming what he called the government's "unwavering commitment" to the sector and its workers. In a post on social media platform X titled "Brewing Progress", CM Sarma outlined a multi-pronged plan covering higher wages, education, skill development, job reservations, and industry incentives. "We are empowering communities and safeguarding Assam's identity," he said. Among the key measures is a hike in tea workers' daily wages to Rs 250, effective from October 1 -- a long-standing demand of worker unions. The state will also roll out the 'Eti Koli, Duti Paat' scheme, offering one-time financial assistance to seven lakh tea workers. On the education front, more than 200 new Tea Garden Schools and Tea Garden Model Schools are planned, alongside the construction of 500 Jagannath community halls-cum-skill centres to provide vocational training and meeting spaces. The government has also earmarked a three per cent reservation in state government jobs for members of the tea community and granted them exemption from domicile requirements under Mission Basundhara, easing access to land and housing benefits. To boost the industry, the Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme will provide targeted support for producers, with the aim of increasing competitiveness and sustainability. Cultural preservation is also on the agenda, with large-scale events like 'Jhumoir Binandini' set to promote traditional art and identity. The Chief Minister stressed that these measures are part of a broader, ongoing effort to improve living standards for Assam's tea workers, who form a vital part of the state's social and economic fabric. "And many more (initiatives) to come," CM Sarma said, hinting at further announcements in the months ahead. The tea industry, employing millions across Assam, has long grappled with low wages, poor infrastructure, and limited access to education. The new package, government officials say, aims to change that narrative -- blending welfare with growth to ensure that progress is truly brewed in every cup of Assam tea.
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Assam govt to open 80 more schools in tea garden areas
Guwahati, The Assam government will open 80 more model schools in tea garden areas along with introducing initiatives like mid-day meal schemes for classes 9 and 10 students and smart classroom facilities, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Assam govt to open 80 more schools in tea garden areas Interacting with the headmasters of the Tea Garden Model Schools and Adarsha Vidyalayas here on Thursday, the chief minister said that with the vision of bringing about qualitative changes in the academic landscape of the tea garden areas, the state government had decided to set up 200 model schools in 800 tea estates across the state. Accordingly, in November 2022, foundation stones for 118 schools were laid, which are functioning at present in the tea garden areas. He said that considering the success of these model schools, the government will inaugurate 80 more such schools in the tea garden areas. He also emphasised encouraging the enrollment of students from different communities in the tea garden schools to ensure better assimilation. The government is also committed to enhancing the infrastructure of the schools along with improving the service conditions of teachers posted in the model schools, Sarma added. Taking note of the occasional dropouts, the chief minister said that the government is considering the option of introducing a mid-day meal for the students of classes 9 and 10, which is now available for students from nursery to class 8. He said that the government will take steps to introduce smart boards and smart classrooms in the model schools. The chief minister also took stock of the teachers' strength, pass percentage, and student attendance in the model schools. He said that students from various communities should also be encouraged to enrol in the tea garden model schools, as it will help in assimilation and fostering harmonious relationships with students belonging to different communities. The chief minister also took stock of the functioning of the 57 Adarsha Vidyalayas in the state. He said the Adarsha Vidyalayas were set up with a vision to nurture talent, values and creativity through high-quality education, and the government is putting its efforts into elevating the quality of education in remote areas. Sarma said the government will take steps to formalise one year of compulsory apprentice training for the students in tea garden model schools and Adarsha Vidyalayas. He also said that to ensure the attendance of students in remote areas, the government will provide bicycles to students from class 6 onwards. To motivate students to attend school and take care of their health, the chief minister said that the government is considering introducing a School Breakfast Programme along with mandatory health checkups for students. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Assam Government to open 80 more schools in tea garden areas
'The Assam Government will open 80 more model schools in tea garden areas along with introducing initiatives such as mid-day meal schemes for Classes IX and X students and smart classroom facilities,' Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Interacting with the headmasters of the Tea Garden Model Schools and Adarsha Vidyalayas in Guwahati on Thursday (July 10, 2025), the Chief Minister said that with the vision of bringing about qualitative changes in the academic landscape of the tea garden areas, the State Government has decided to set up 200 model schools in 800 tea estates across the State. Accordingly, in November 2022, foundation stones for 118 schools were laid, which are functioning at present in the tea garden areas. He said that considering the success of these model schools, the government will inaugurate 80 more such schools in the tea garden areas. He also emphasised encouraging the enrollment of students from different communities in the tea garden schools to ensure better assimilation. 'The government is also committed to enhancing the infrastructure of the schools along with improving the service conditions of teachers posted in the model schools,' Mr. Sarma added. Taking note of the occasional dropouts, the Chief Minister said that the government is considering the option of introducing a mid-day meal for the students of Classes IX and X, which is now available for students from nursery to Class 8. He said that the government will take steps to introduce smart boards and smart classrooms in the model schools. The Chief Minister also took stock of the teachers' strength, pass percentage and student attendance in the model schools. He said that students from various communities should also be encouraged to enrol in the tea garden model schools, as it will help in assimilation and fostering harmonious relationships with students belonging to different communities. The Chief Minister also took stock of the functioning of the 57 Adarsha Vidyalayas in the State. Send officers who can communicate: Assam small tea growers to Tea Board He said the Adarsha Vidyalayas were set up with a vision to nurture talent, values and creativity through high-quality education, and the government is putting its efforts into elevating the quality of education in remote areas. Mr. Sarma said the government will take steps to formalise one year of compulsory apprentice training for the students in tea garden model schools and Adarsha Vidyalayas. He also said that to ensure the attendance of students in remote areas, the government will provide bicycles to students from Class VI onwards. To motivate students to attend school and take care of their health, the Chief Minister said that the government is considering introducing a School Breakfast Programme along with mandatory health checkups for students.
