The third phase of Chah Bagicha Dhan Puraskar mela is set to be held in Guwahati was held recently.

About the Scheme:

=> Started by the Assam government in the year 2017- 18.

=> Launched to encourage people to open bank accounts in tea garden areas.

=> Under this scheme, the workers of the tea community will receive Rs. 2500 in their bank accounts.

Eligibility:

=>Residents of Assam and who work on tea gardens.

=> Women belonging to BPL category.

Tea production in India:

India accounts for 14% of global tea exports and nearly 20% of the tea produced in the country is exported, according to Tea Board India.

India is:

• => The largest consumer of tea in the world.
• => The second largest producer of tea in the world.
• =>The fourth largest exporter of tea in the world.

Places where tea is grown in India:

Tea cultivation and plantation is practiced in Assam, Darjeeling, Nilgiri Hills of South India and Tarai along the foothills of the Himalayas.

Conditions of Growth:

Climate: Tea is a tropical and sub-tropical plant and grows well in hot and humid climate.

Temperature: 20°-30°C.

Rainfall: 150-300 cm annual rainfall.

Soil: Slightly acidic soil with porous sub-soil which permits a free percolation of water.