Assam urges Centre to contemplate deferring enforcement of sale of 100% mud grades tea by way of public sale

In a letter to Sunil Barthwal, Secretary, Division of Commerce, Ravi Kota, Chief Secretary, Assam, mentioned, “Kindly seek advice from the Ministry of Commerce Notification No S.O. 854 (E) dated 23.02.2024, which mandates the sale of 100% of mud grades tea by way of public public sale from 01.04.2024.Because the tea business in Assam includes a lot of small tea growers and bought-leaf tea producers, the implementation of this notification is prone to create important challenges, inevitably impacting the livelihood of tea growers and different stakeholders. We, due to this fact, request your variety consideration to contemplate deferring the enforcement of this notification for an inexpensive interval.”

He added, “Given the above, we urge you to difficulty applicable orders on precedence, maintaining in thoughts the very best pursuits of the tea business in Assam and, extra importantly, the welfare of small tea growers and related stakeholders. Your immediate motion on this regard can be extremely appreciated.”