Guwahati, Aug. 25 -- Assam's small tea growers are suffering from price crash and surge in import.

The tea growers who account for over half of the state's total output are facing a livelihood crisis.

Green leaf prices in Upper Assam have plunged to just Rs 11 from Rs 14 per kg.

The Assam Small Tea Growers' Association (ASTGA) accuses the Tea Board of India of inaction.

Political attention has shifted to rising Kenyan tea imports.

Growers say they are worsening the slump.

"Bought lead factories are offering only Rs 11 per kilo in places like Tinsukia. This is exploitation," said ASTGA president Rajen Bora.

He alleged that district price-monitoring committees have failed to act.

More than two lakh growers are directly affected.

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