Workers in Assam govt-run tea gardens to get Rs 250 daily wage from October 1
Why in News?
- On International Tea Day, May 21, 2025, the Assam government announced a significant wage increase for workers in state-run tea gardens. Effective October 1, 2025, daily wages for Assam Tea Corporation Ltd (ATCL) workers will rise from ₹220 to ₹250, aligning them with wages in private tea estates in the Brahmaputra Valley .
Important Key Points:
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Wage Parity Achieved: This adjustment ensures that ATCL workers receive the same daily wage as their counterparts in private tea gardens in the Brahmaputra Valley, who have been earning ₹250 since October 2023. Workers in the Barak Valley currently earn ₹228 per day .
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One-Time Financial Aid: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a ₹5,000 one-time aid for over 7 lakh tea garden workers, recognizing their contributions to Assam’s tea industry over the past 200 years .
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Additional Welfare Measures: The government is also implementing initiatives such as the establishment of model schools, deployment of mobile medical units, and provision of wage compensation for pregnant workers, aiming to uplift the tea garden community .
