Assam constitutes commission to study working conditions of tea garden labourers

The Assam government has constituted a Judicial Enquiry Commission to study the working conditions in the tea gardens of Assam. The commission, to be headed by a retired judge, will study the implementation of the Plantation Labour Act in the tea gardens of the State and would suggest suitable measures for their improvement.

The Commission would also look into the housing, health, education and other facilities being provided by the tea gardens under the Act.At the directive of chief minister, the state government has made an in-depth study of the working conditions in the tea gardens of the State and has come up with recommendations for their improvement, especially in health and education sectors.