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Prelims level: North Eastern Tea Association (NETA)
Why in the News?
- The North Eastern Tea Association (NETA) has appealed to Ministry of Commerce and Industry seeking permission for tea producers to sell their products through both private sales and public auction systems.
- A gazette notification issued on February 26, 2024 has mandated that 100% of dust teas must be sold through public auctions.
About North Eastern Tea Association (NETA)
| Details | • NETA is an association of tea producers headquartered in Golaghat, Upper Assam. • Established in 1981. • A key constituent of the Joint Forum and the Consultative Committee of Plantation Associations (CCPA), Assam Valley branch. • Focuses on promoting the interests of its members and enhancing the tea industry in Assam. |
| Structural Mandate | • Presence: Strong presence in Golaghat, Assam. • Role: Represents tea producers and plays a pivotal role in the development of Assam’s tea industry. • Mandate: Advocates for improvements in the tea industry, assists with policy suggestions, and provides guidance on the development of the tea sector. |
| Powers and Functions | • Advisory Role: Provides expert opinions and advice to the government of Assam and its members on issues related to the tea industry. • Policy Advocacy: Urges for changes in government policies to improve the tea industry, e.g., suggesting the relocation of the Tea Board of India’s headquarters to Guwahati. • Industry Growth: Encourages high-quality tea production and advises growers to enhance the quality of tea to attract international buyers. • Small Tea Grower Representation: Advocates for amendments to the definition of Small Tea Growers, proposing that those holding up to 50.6 hectares of land be recognized as small growers. • Government Relations: Provides suggestions to the government for the betterment and scaling up of the tea industry in Assam. |
PYQ:[2022] With reference to the “Tea Board” in India, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4 [2022] Consider the following States:
How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States? (a) Only one State (b) Only two States (c) Only three States (d) All four States |
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