Examining the Socio-Economic Landscape of the Tea Garden Workers of Manohari Tea Estate Of Dibrugarh

Abstract

Tea, a globally favoured beverage, stands as the second-largest production commodity in India after China. Three decades ago, Arunachal introduced tea cultivation, sending harvested leaves to Assam for processing. This study holds significance for comprehending tea cultivation and the labourers’ conditions. It gauges socio-economic factors through field surveys, using primary indicators. Primary data have been collected using Interview schedules while statistical tool viz. SPSS 16 has been used to arrive at the findings. The study's purpose lies in understanding the socio-economic landscape of tea garden workers in Manohari Tea Estate situated in the Dibrugarh District. The research also addresses marital status, sanitation, housing, monthly income, etc. Moreover, it recommends raising awareness about human rights among tea garden employees.