International Tea Day India

Official account for International Tea Day India 2018

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"There have bee [reports of] high rates of uncompensated child labor, maternal mortality, unsafe pesticide exposure and malnutrition [among tea plantation workers]": https://t.co/iMxTK64ZOJ

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Abandonment is a situation where the management just leaves the estate, without going through the proper closing procedure. As a result, workers are left stranded- without a job, money, or any basic necessity: https://t.co/L6FUvI8AR3

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Mr. Vazhoor Soman, AITUC, Kerala talks about the issues of tea plantation workers in Kerala, and the various steps being taken to strengthen their rights. Read the full interview here: https://t.co/XAeMdYYili

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International Tea Day will be observed tomorrow. Do read this statement on behalf of small tea growers (STGs): https://t.co/BvPJCx5sT3

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"STGs have the ability to produce low cost, high quality, export friendly produce" Mr. Bijoy Gopal Chakraborty, President, CISTA talks about small tea growers and their biggest issues: https://t.co/n9HaVPY3vm

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Mr. Ashok Ghosh, Gen Secretary, UTUC discusses the plight of the tea plantation worker. Save Plantation Workers- Save Plantations- Save Industry- Save Economy- Save Country. Full interview: https://t.co/Trgvj3faNa

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Mr. J John, ex- ED, CEC talks about the evolution of the Indian tea industry, and the major issues faced by workers and small farmers. Read the full interview here: https://t.co/3QDhRNedJw

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We are happy to share this statement from Mr. Ashok Ghosh, United Trade Union Congress (#UTUC) for the 13th #InternationalTeaDay programme.

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Confederation of Indian Small Tea-Growers Association (CISTA) has created a petition to be sent to the Tea Board of India, seeking farmer-centric policies for STGs. #InternationalTeaDay is about the workers and safeguarding their rights. Please sign! https://t.co/8JncgEP2x8

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This is also available in Hindi: https://t.co/QxjxQOMmrX

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On #InternationalTeaDay last year, #SmallTeaGrowers in India wrote to the Minister of Commerce and Industry seeking recognition for their contribution, and highlighting the challenges faced by them: https://t.co/1XSQWOIVAy

#5DaysToGo

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#6daystogo till #InternationalTeaDay! Do join any of these celebrations in support of the tea workers. https://t.co/8OzZ1YiLiM

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This #InternationalTeaDay:
1.UTUC is organising an event in Chuapada Tea Garden, Alipurduar district, WB
2.FESTA-TN will hold a convention in Ootty
3.CISTA confirmed that the Jalpaiguri District Small Tea Growers Association will hold a seminar
Details: https://t.co/ZYO0h0rYLy

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If we ever need a reminder that this is truly a global movement: https://t.co/W55zMKBFAn

#UNGP #InternationalTeaDay #7DaysToGo

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As we prepare for #InternationalTeaDay, let's take a moment to remember when it all started. This declaration was adopted in New Delhi on December 15, 2005 at the end of an international two-day consultation, the 1st International Tea Day: https://t.co/fu5FD6elTK
#8DaysToGo!

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This #InternationalTeaDay:
1.UTUC is organising an event in Chuapada Tea Garden, Alipurduar district, WB
2.FESTA-TN will hold a convention in Ootty
3.CISTA confirmed that the Jalpaiguri District Small Tea Growers Association will hold a seminar
Details: https://t.co/ZYO0h0rYLy

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cc: @RangsaaTea

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For more details, see: https://t.co/dFVEjv90XK