Tea Growers Disappointed: No Farmer Status, No Darjeeling Tea Allocation in Union Budget 2026
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News18•01-02-2026, 18:15
Tea Growers Disappointed: No Farmer Status, No Darjeeling Tea Allocation in Union Budget 2026
- •North Bengal's tea sector expresses deep disappointment with Union Budget 2026, citing unfulfilled promises for industry development.
- •Small tea growers, contributing 55-60% of India's tea, were denied 'farmer' status, missing out on 18 Prime Minister's schemes.
- •No specific allocation or package was announced for the tea industry, including the world-famous 'Darjeeling Tea'.
- •In contrast, special packages were provided for cashew, coconut farmers, and livestock breeders, highlighting the disparity.
- •Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget focused on three infrastructure projects for West Bengal: Siliguri-Varanasi rail, Dankuni-Surat freight corridor, and Durgapur industrial corridor.
Why It Matters: Union Budget 2026 disappointed North Bengal's tea sector by denying farmer status and specific allocations.
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