Assam
Assam Launches ‘Eti Koli Duti Paat’ Scheme
- 02 Feb 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Mukhya Mantri “Eti Koli Duti Paat” scheme at Doomdooma in Tinsukia district in January 2026.
Key Points
- Objective: To provide one-time financial assistance to tea garden workers in Assam as recognition for their contribution to the state’s tea industry.
- Target Beneficiaries: Covers permanent and casual tea garden workers (also called Cha Shramiks) across the state.
- Financial Assistance: A one-time aid of ₹5,000 will be provided to each eligible tea garden worker.
- Coverage: More than six lakh workers employed in 836 tea gardens across 27 districts and 73 Assembly constituencies will benefit.
- Central Focus: The scheme is part of the state government’s broader welfare outreach and is aimed at recognising the role of tea workers in Assam’s 200-year-old tea industry.
- Associated Initiatives: Alongside, the CM inaugurated mobile creches and mobile toilet services in tea garden areas to promote child care, health, dignity and worker safety.
- Government’s Stance: The initiative fulfils an election promise and reiterates the government’s commitment to inclusive development of tea tribes and indigenous communities.
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