Establishment of Tea Factories - Uttarakhand Tea Development Board

Description
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
1. 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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Required Documents
• Documents are required in accordance with the Uttarakhand Tea Development Board guidelines to avail of the benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many tea factories have been established under the scheme so far?
A: As of now, five tea factories have been established by the Board in various districts of Uttarakhand.
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Q: Where are these tea factories located?
A: The established tea factories are located at:

- Ghorakhal (Nainital) – Organic
- Champawat – Organic
- Bhatoli (Chamoli) – Organic
- Kausani (Bageshwar) – Inorganic
- Harinagari (Bageshwar) – Inorganic

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Q: Are there any new tea factories proposed under this scheme?
A: Yes, the Board has proposed the establishment of small tea factories at Dhauladevi (Almora) and Didihat (Pithoragarh).
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Q: What type of tea is produced in these factories?
A: The factories produce both organic and inorganic tea, depending on the location and cultivation practices of the farmers.
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Q: How does the scheme benefit local farmers?
A: The scheme benefits local farmers by purchasing their green tea leaves at a fair rate of ₹40.00 per kilogram, ensuring regular income through monthly payments directly to their bank accounts.
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Q: How are farmers selected for supplying green tea leaves to the factories?
A: Green leaves are purchased from farmers who have reclaimed and are operating their tea gardens themselves, ensuring inclusivity and empowerment of local growers.
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Q: What is the payment process for farmers supplying green tea leaves?
A: Payments for green leaves are made directly by the Board to the farmers’ bank accounts on a monthly basis, ensuring transparency and timely disbursement.
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