The Assam State Government has initiated the 3rd Phase of the Chah Bagicha Dhan Puraskar Mela 2026 program, specifically designed for tea garden laborers. This initiative aims to bolster the financial inclusion of tea workers by granting each beneficiary a sum of Rs. 3,000. Approximately 7.5 lakh tea plantation workers are expected to receive support through this government scheme.
In essence, this Assam Tea Garden Workers scheme intends to integrate tea laborers into the formal banking system and encourage digital, cashless payments. The Chah Bagicha Dhan Puraskar Mela was originally introduced during the 2017-18 period, successfully depositing financial incentives directly into the bank accounts of the tea-growing community.
Chah Bagicha Dhan Puraskar Mela 2026 Phase 3 Details
Key highlights regarding the third phase of the Chah Bagicha Dhan Puraskar Mela 2026 include:
- The Assam government is providing a direct financial grant of Rs. 3,000 to eligible tea garden employees.
- This monetary assistance reaches nearly 7.5 lakh beneficiaries under the current phase of the program.
- Previously, the administration in Morigaon district successfully issued disbursement letters to 1,478 eligible recipients.
Overview of 1st and 2nd Phase
Below are the primary details regarding the initial two phases of the Chah Bagicha Dhan Puraskar Mela:
- The scheme was first implemented during the 2017-18 fiscal year.
- Workers who established bank accounts following the demonetization period (after November 8, 2016) were granted Rs. 2,500.
- Those who held accounts prior to demonetization received a total of Rs. 7,500, split into a first installment of Rs. 5,000 and a second of Rs. 2,500.
- The state government ensured funds were deposited directly into the personal bank accounts of the laborers.
- In total, the government successfully transferred funds to 6,58,250 tea garden workers.
- To facilitate this, the government allocated Rs. 364 crore (divided equally between the two phases) to provide these essential financial incentives.
- Furthermore, beneficiaries gained access to various other government welfare initiatives, such as the PM Suraksha Bima Yojana.
- By addressing these challenges, the government worked to strengthen the socio-economic stability of the tea-growing community.
Tea garden laborers represent a vital part of Assam's demographic and contribute significantly to the regional economy through their hard work. The Chah Bagicha Dhan Puraskar Mela is designed to improve their quality of life and foster broad socio-economic progress across the state.
Vocational Training for Tea Garden Workers
The Assam government has established various skill development centers within tea estates to enhance the professional capabilities of the local youth and create new employment opportunities.
Additionally, the government is committed to improving educational access by opening 100 high schools specifically in tea garden regions, ensuring adequate staffing for quality instruction.
About Assam Tea Production
Assam is recognized as the world's leading region for tea production. Situated along the Brahmaputra River and bordering Bhutan and Bangladesh, the region experiences intense monsoonal rainfall, often reaching 250 to 300 mm daily. With temperatures frequently hitting