Guwahati, Oct. 5 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said a special tea auction was organised to raise funds for the Chief Minister's Relief Fund, bringing tea producers and buyers together to contribute towards a larger social cause.

Speaking in Guwahati, Sarma said, "A special tea auction to contribute funds for the CM relief fund was organised. This gives an opportunity for the buyers and producers to come together and contribute to a bigger cause. I thank everyone for participating in the auction."

The initiative was organised at a time when Assam's tea industry continues to remain closely associated with the state's economy, heritage and social fabric. The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has for decades served ...