Tea Board of India facts for kids
Logo of the organisation
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| Formation | 1 April 1954 |
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| Type | Indian Government Organisation |
| Headquarters | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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Chairman
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Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, IAS |
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Parent organisation
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Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India |
| Website | teaboard.gov.in |
The Tea Board of India is a special group set up by the Government of India. It works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Its main job is to help grow, make, and sell tea from India, both inside the country and to other parts of the world.
This board was created in 1953 by a law called the Tea Act. Its main office is in Kolkata, a big city in India. The Tea Board is currently led by its Chairman, Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia. It also has different groups, like the Executive Committee, that help with its work.
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What the Tea Board Does
The Tea Board of India has many important jobs. It helps make sure that Indian tea is good quality and sold fairly.
Making Sure Tea is Real
One key task is giving special numbers to tea companies that export tea. This number helps prove where the tea comes from. It's especially important for rare teas, like those from Darjeeling.
There's a lot of fake Darjeeling tea sold around the world. The Tea Board's certification helps reduce this problem. It makes sure that only real Darjeeling tea is sold by licensed traders.
Supporting Tea Production
The Tea Board also works to improve how much tea is grown and produced. It gives money to research groups that study tea. These groups look for new ways to grow tea better and make it healthier.
The board also keeps an eye on new ways to package tea. They check how packaging can help keep tea fresh and good for you.
Connecting the Tea World
The Tea Board helps different parts of the tea industry work together. It connects research groups, tea businesses, and government offices. This teamwork ensures that the Indian tea industry stays strong in the global market. They provide technical help to tea businesses.
Where the Tea Board Works Globally
The main office of the Tea Board is in Kolkata, in the state of West Bengal. The Tea Board also has an office in Moscow, Russia.
This international office helps promote Indian tea exports. It also acts as a link between tea buyers in that region and Indian tea sellers.
See Also
- Assam tea
- Darjeeling tea
- Indian Tea Association
- Kangra tea
- Tea
- Tocklai Tea Research Institute
- Coffee Board of India
