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.