West Bengal CM to Disburse ₹5,000 to 19,524 Tea Garden Workers Ahead of Diwali

The West Bengal government announced that each of the 19,524 tea garden workers will receive a one‑time financial aid of ₹5,000 ahead of the Diwali celebrations. The announcement was made by the Chief Minister as part of the state’s efforts to support workers in the tea industry, which is a major contributor to the regional economy. The aid is intended to help workers meet festive expenses and improve their livelihoods during the holiday season. The government will facilitate the distribution of the funds through its existing welfare schemes to ensure timely delivery to the beneficiaries.