Operations at the Kaliabor Tea Estate in Silghat, Assam, are back on track following a nearly month-long closure that stemmed from serious grievances over delayed salaries and inadequate employee benefits. This resolution brings much-needed stability to hundreds of tea garden laborers and their families who had been grappling with financial hardships.
The Assam government played a pivotal role in breaking the impasse by overseeing the handover of full management responsibilities to Mam Infrastructure, executed through the Provident Fund Department in line with legal protocols. The previous management under Bagasa Plantation faced accusations of consistently failing to disburse regular wages, provide essential rations, ensure medical support, and contribute to provident funds, leading to widespread discontent and operational halt.
With the transition now complete, workers have voiced their optimism about improved conditions under the new oversight. They anticipate prompt settlement of pending dues and the reinstatement of vital welfare services, which are crucial for their daily sustenance in this labor-dependent sector.
Local workers have extended their thanks to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and area MLA Keshab Mahanta for their instrumental efforts in mediating and resolving the crisis. The estate’s revival not only alleviates immediate distress but also highlights the state’s proactive stance in upholding labor rights within Assam’s vital tea industry, which forms a cornerstone of the regional economy.
This development underscores the importance of timely interventions in addressing worker concerns, ensuring smoother functioning of tea estates, and promoting fair practices across the sector.
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