Tea Board Schemes for Small Growers

The primary objective is to enhance production and field productivity. Small growers must have valid registration with the Tea Board and possess an identification card issued by the board.

New planting areas are limited to a maximum of 10.12 hectares for small growers. Applicants are required to submit land documents, a possession certificate from the Department of Land Revenue, and a soil suitability certificate from a Tea Board-empanelled soil testing laboratory.

This scheme supports replanting and replacement activities for small growers. It covers various stages like land preparation, soil rehabilitation, and ensuring proper drainage, all in accordance with guidelines from TRA/UPASI/TRF. The land must be physically and chemically suitable for planting.

The rejuvenation pruning scheme benefits tea plantations in hilly areas covered by CBDT Notification and other tea areas above 2500 ft from MSL. This includes regions such as Cachar, Tripura, Mizoram, Uttaranchal, Himachal Pradesh, and Darjeeling. A map of the completed rejuvenation pruning area must be provided.