Assam distributes Rs 64 crore among tea growers as production subsidy

Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 30 (ANI): The Assam government on Thursday distributed Rs 64 crore under its special incentive scheme among 370 tea gardens here at a ceremonial event.

Through its Assam Tea Industry Special Incentive Scheme 2020, the state provides Rs 7 per kg as a subsidy for the production of orthodox and specialty tea.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma participated at the distribution ceremony.

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