India, March 29 -- TAI further demanded the release of pending subsidies under the Assam Tea Industries Special Incentive Scheme (ATISIS 2020), warning that delays could hurt the financial health of tea estates. The Tea Association of India (TAI) has urged the Assam government to resolve pressing issues over transferring housing land to tea garden workers under the newly updated law.

During the 37th Biennial General Meeting of its Assam branch, TAI president Shailja Mehta praised the government's initiative to provide land pattas to workers. She said clear rules are essential to avoid confusion and legal problems.Mehta pointed out that many tea estates have mortgaged land. Without proper arrangements, transferring ownership could create ...