Assam Records Significant Growth in Tea Production in March 2025
Why in News?
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Assam’s tea industry witnessed a substantial production rise in March 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, as per data released by the Tea Board of India.
Important Key Points:
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Assam’s Tea Production (March 2025):
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Total: 27.52 million kg
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Big Growers: 9.77 million kg
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Small Growers: 17.75 million kg
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Increase over March 2024: 6.07 million kg (March 2024: 21.45 million kg)
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India’s Total Tea Production (March 2025):
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Total: 65.14 million kg
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Big Growers: 26.29 million kg
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Small Growers: 38.85 million kg
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Increase over March 2024: 1.36 million kg (March 2024: 63.78 million kg)
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Tea Types Produced in March 2025 (India-wide):
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CTC Tea: 56.64 million kg
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Orthodox Tea: 7.73 million kg
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Green Tea: 0.77 million kg
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Notable Insight: Assam remains the highest contributing state in India’s tea production, with a strong performance by small tea growers.
