Assam tea garden workers
Assam's Historic Bill Grants Land Rights to 300,000 Tea Garden Workers After Generations of Waiting
Nov 29, 2025 12:10 am CST
The Assam Assembly has passed a landmark legislation granting land ownership rights to approximately 3 lakh tea garden workers who have lived without property titles for generations. The bill, strongly supported by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, includes provisions preventing land sales for 20 years and promises housing support, though opposition parties have raised concerns about land availability and distribution equity.
Thousands of Tea Garden Workers in Assam March for Scheduled Tribe Status and Better Rights
Oct 08, 2025 11:42 pm CST
Thousands of tea garden workers demonstrated in Assam's Tinsukia district demanding Scheduled Tribe status, land ownership rights, and increased wages. The protesters, descendants of laborers brought by the British over two centuries ago, now constitute one-third of Assam's population and accuse the government of breaking promises to address their longstanding demands.