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Agriculture
ATTSA protests in Kaliabor tea estates over unfulfilled Assam govt promises to workers
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 12:01 AM
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The Assam Tea and Timber Workers' Union (ATTSA) staged a protest at tea estates in Kaliabor, accusing the state government of failing to honour promises made to plantation workers.
Kaliabor, a tea‑plantation hub in Assam, became the site of a demonstration by the Assam Tea and Timber Workers' Union (ATTSA) on Monday. Union members gathered at several estates, raising concerns that the state government has not delivered on assurances previously given to tea‑garden labourers.
ATTSA officials said the promises relate to wage revisions, social security benefits and improved working conditions that were announced in recent policy statements. They argued that the delay in implementation is adversely affecting the livelihood of thousands of workers who depend on the tea estates for income.
The protest remained peaceful, with workers holding placards and chanting slogans demanding immediate action. The union has warned that it will intensify its agitation if the government does not address the grievances promptly.
State authorities have not yet issued a formal response, but sources indicate that officials are reviewing the union's demands and may engage in dialogue to resolve the dispute.
ATTSA officials said the promises relate to wage revisions, social security benefits and improved working conditions that were announced in recent policy statements. They argued that the delay in implementation is adversely affecting the livelihood of thousands of workers who depend on the tea estates for income.
The protest remained peaceful, with workers holding placards and chanting slogans demanding immediate action. The union has warned that it will intensify its agitation if the government does not address the grievances promptly.
State authorities have not yet issued a formal response, but sources indicate that officials are reviewing the union's demands and may engage in dialogue to resolve the dispute.