Tuesday, October 21, 2025

concise table of labor welfare programs for tea garden workers in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal

 concise table of labor welfare programs for tea garden workers in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal:

Welfare AreaProgram / SchemeDetailsResponsible Authority
Financial AssistanceAssistance to Workers of Closed Tea GardensMonetary support begins 3 months after garden closure; supports livelihood during unemployment.West Bengal Labour Welfare Department & Tea Board of India
HousingCha Sundari SchemeProvides housing to workers of sick/closed tea gardens; 3,694 houses built in North Bengal including Jalpaiguri.West Bengal Govt., Labour Welfare Dept.
Healthcare & Social WelfareLabour Welfare CentresOffer medical care, recreational, and cultural facilities to tea workers. Centres exist at Bagdogra, Kiranchandra, Ging Bazar.West Bengal Labour Welfare Dept.
Migrant Worker WelfareWest Bengal Migrant Workers Welfare SchemeProvides healthcare, social security, and education support for migrant tea garden workers.West Bengal Labour Welfare Dept.
Education & Child WelfareChild Leadership InitiativesChildren of tea garden workers participate in awareness and advocacy programs; push for improved schooling & infrastructure.West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Crèches & Educational FacilitiesProvision under Plantation Labour Act for crèches and schools for children of workers.Tea Estate Management & Labour Welfare Dept.
Bonuses & IncentivesAnnual BonusExample: 20% bonus announced in 2025 for tea garden workers in Darjeeling, Terai, Dooars, Kalimpong, Kurseong.Gorkhaland Territorial Administration / Tea Estate Management
Loans & Welfare FundWest Bengal Tea Plantation Employees' Welfare FundSoft loans to tea estate management for medical, housing, sanitation, education programs.West Bengal Govt., Labour Welfare Dept.
Challenges AddressedHuman-wildlife conflict, food insecurity, inadequate housingOngoing interventions include nutritional support, awareness campaigns, and minor infrastructure improvements.

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