Small Tea Growers Association Criticizes State Budget for Neglecting Tea Workers’ Concerns
AASTGA Criticizes State Budget: The All Assam Small Tea Growers Association (AASTGA) has expressed disappointment over the recent state budget, stating that the concerns of small tea farmers have been overlooked once again by the BJP-led government under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Lack of Provisions for Small Tea Growers: The budget, presented by Finance Minister Ajanta Neog on March 10, failed to address the challenges faced by small tea farmers, despite the government’s commitment to doubling farmers’ income.
Government’s Indifference: AASTGA President Rajen Bora and General Secretary Jagat Handique criticized the government’s neglect of the rural economy and allied sectors, including tea growers, calling it a matter of regret.
Unmet Promises: While the government promotes its goal of increasing farmers’ earnings, the budget lacks concrete measures to support small tea growers, who continue to struggle with multiple challenges.
