In line with official knowledge from the GTAC, roughly 111.03 million kg of tea was offered at a mean value of Rs252 per kg till October of the continued monetary 12 months. As compared, throughout the identical interval within the 2023-24 monetary 12 months, 102.92 million kg of tea was offered at a mean value of Rs200.08 per kg.
Dinesh Bihani, Secretary of the Guwahati Tea Public sale Patrons’ Affiliation (GTABA), advised ANI, “In comparison with the earlier 12 months, we’ve got achieved a rise of Rs52.75 per kg this 12 months. Final 12 months, we offered tea price Rs2,059 crore from April to October, whereas this 12 months, throughout the identical interval, we offered tea price Rs2,807 crore. Final 12 months, we offered 102.92 million kg of tea, and this 12 months, it elevated to 111.03 million kg.”
He famous that local weather change has affected each the standard and total manufacturing of tea in Assam.
“As a result of local weather change, tea manufacturing noticed a shortfall of about 63 million kg between April and September this 12 months. This manufacturing scarcity has pushed up tea costs, significantly for high-quality tea. Nevertheless, we anticipate some restoration in manufacturing this month. Moreover, 31 million kg extra tea has been exported this 12 months in comparison with the earlier 12 months. Demand for Indian tea has elevated in markets like Russia, Iran, and different European nations,” Bihani added.
He additionally highlighted varied initiatives taken by the Assam Authorities and the Union Authorities to help tea backyard growth.”Most tea gardens in Assam have adopted digital fee strategies for labourers’ wages. The Guwahati Tea Public sale Centre is now absolutely digitalised, with all operations performed electronically,” Bihani stated.He emphasised the advantages of those developments for labourers and expressed hope for continued authorities help.
“This 12 months, the bonus funds have been wonderful, benefiting labourers considerably. We’re optimistic concerning the help supplied by the Assam Authorities. Along with the Central Authorities, the Assam Authorities, and the tea business, we goal to revive the historic prominence of Assam’s tea business,” he concluded.
Lately, the Guwahati Tea Public sale Centre celebrated 200 years of Assam tea.
