Assam Starts Land Rights Drive for Tea Garden Workers

The Assam government has begun distributing application forms to tea garden workers as part of a major initiative to grant land rights to families living in labour lines or occupying residential land within tea estates. The move aims to provide security, dignity, and legal ownership to thousands of long-settled workers. However, the rollout comes amid a legal challenge questioning aspects of the policy. Officials said the process will continue as per guidelines while awaiting court decisions. Worker groups have welcomed the step, calling it historic, while stakeholders have urged transparency and clarity in land allocation and documentation procedures.