Assam Tea Industry Raises Over ₹2.26 Crore For Flood-Affected Families At Special GTAC Charity Auction

Guwahati, October 5 - In a display of unity, Assam's renowned tea industry rallied to help flood-affected families, raising more than ₹2.26 crore at a special charity tea auction held at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) on Monday. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the event with the unveiling of a bust honoring Swahid Maniram Dewan, widely acknowledged as Assam's pioneer tea grower and a hero of the 1857 independence movement.

The joint charity event, organized by the Tea Association of India (TAI) and GTAC, brought together tea producers, buyers, and stakeholders in support of the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. The auction featured over 15,000 kg of Assam's finest teas, such as Orthodox, CTC, organic, matcha, and Darjeeling varieties. Noteworthy bids included ₹16 lakh for Ghilaidhari BP Tea, purchased by Society Tea, and ₹13 lakh for Zamira BP Tea, acquired by Jivraj Tea.

The Chief Minister's Relief Fund received contributions from the GTAC itself (₹20 lakh), GTAC Tea Lounge (₹5 lakh), and Guwahati Tea Auction Buyers' Association (₹2 lakh). The event marked the first special tea auction of its kind at GTAC in over a decade, drawing participants from across India, including major buyers from Mumbai, Surat, Ahmedabad, and Delhi.

TAI senior vice-president Mohit Agarwal expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response from the tea fraternity, praising the generosity of participants.