Why was the Tea Board of India Set Up?
Tea was introduced to India in 1836 by the British to counterattack the Chinese monopoly in the tea market.
- To Reduce fraudulent labelling of unique tea harvested in Darjeeling. Since inconsistency was found in the Darjeeling Tea being sold in the international market and the licensed exporters.
- Promote the wide variety of tea production, and also provide financial support for the research related to tea packaging and to enhance the benefits of Tea.
- Coordinate with tea trade and government agencies to support consistent development in the global and domestic markets.
The Tea Board of India
The Indian government established “The Tea Board of India” in 1953 with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to increase the production, domestic trade, and export of tea. “The Tea act” was finally introduced and established on April 1, 1954. It was headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, and headed by the Deputy Chairman Mr. P.K. Sahoo.
The Board comprises 31 members inclusive of the Chairman.
- They are Members of Parliament, tea producers, traders, brokers, and consumers.
- And government officials from major tea-producing states.
- Trade unions can also become members of the board. Every 3 years the Board is reset.
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