Establishment of Tea Factories - Uttarakhand Tea Development Board
The scheme aims to promote the development of the tea industry in Uttarakhand by establishing tea factories for processing locally produced green leaves, generating local employment, enhancing farmers’ income through fair procurement, and developing a sustainable tea value chain in the state.
About the Establishment of Tea Factories - Uttarakhand Tea Development Board Scheme
The “Establishment of Tea Factories” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Tea Development Board, almora under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote the development of the tea industry in Uttarakhand by establishing tea factories for processing locally produced green leaves, generating local employment, enhancing farmers’ income through fair procurement, and developing a sustainable tea value chain in the state.
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Benefits
In the fiscal year 2023-24, the Uttarakhand Tea Development Board processed 5.92 lakh kilograms of green tea leaves and produced approximately 1.25 lakh cups of tea.
At present, the Board has established its own tea factories in the following districts:
- Tea Factory, Ghorakhal (Nainital) – Organic
- Tea Factory, Champawat – Organic
- Tea Factory, Bhatoli (Chamoli) – Organic
- Tea Factory, Kausani (Bageshwar) – Inorganic
- Tea Factory, Harinagari (Bageshwar) – Inorganic
In addition to the above, the Board is proposing to establish small tea factories in the following districts:
- Tea Factory, Dhauladevi (Almora)
- Tea Factory, Didihat (Pithoragarh)
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Eligibility Criteria
It is proposed to operate the above tea factories established by the Board in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode/private sector in the future, for which the eligibility criteria and policy are being prepared.
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How to Apply for Establishment of Tea Factories - Uttarakhand Tea Development Board
Application mode: Offline
Employment is being provided to workers at the local level by engaging them in the tea factories established by the Board. Green leaves are being purchased from farmers who have reclaimed and are operating their own gardens, at the rate of ₹40/- per kilogram, and are being supplied to the factories. Payments are made by the Board directly to the farmers’ bank accounts on a monthly basis.
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Exclusions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Establishment of Tea Factories - Uttarakhand Tea Development Board scheme?
The “Establishment of Tea Factories” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Tea Development Board, almora under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote the development of the tea industry in Uttarakhand by establishing tea factories for processin…
Who is eligible for Establishment of Tea Factories - Uttarakhand Tea Development Board?
It is proposed to operate the above tea factories established by the Board in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode/private sector in the future, for which the eligibility criteria and policy are being prepared. <br
What benefits does Establishment of Tea Factories - Uttarakhand Tea Development Board provide?
In the fiscal year 2023-24, the Uttarakhand Tea Development Board processed 5.92 lakh kilograms of green tea leaves and produced approximately 1.25 lakh cups of tea. At present, the Board has established its own tea factories in the following districts: Tea Factory, Ghorakhal (Nainital) – Organic T…
How can I apply for Establishment of Tea Factories - Uttarakhand Tea Development Board?
Employment is being provided to workers at the local level by engaging them in the tea factories established by the Board. Green leaves are being purchased from farmers who have reclaimed and are operating their own gardens, at the rate of ₹40/- per kilogram, and are being supplied to the factories…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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