Assam Tribe / Tea Tribe Welfare Schemes
Wage Compensation Scheme for Pregnant Women of Tea Garden Areas
Launching Date/Time of Wage Compensation Scheme for Pregnant Women of Tea Garden Areas
2018.
Objective of Wage Compensation Scheme for Pregnant Women of Tea Garden Areas
To provide better health and nutrition to pregnant women in tea garden areas.
To offer financial support so pregnant women can take adequate rest and care for themselves and their unborn babies without compromising their family’s livelihood.
To incentivize uptake of maternal health services such as antenatal care and institutional delivery.
Features of Wage Compensation Scheme for Pregnant Women of Tea Garden Areas
Cash benefit of ₹15,000 (recently updated from ₹12,000) paid in four installments:
1st Installment: ₹2,000 at registration within the 1st trimester.
2nd Installment: ₹4,000 during the 6th month of pregnancy.
3rd Installment: ₹3,000 at the time of institutional delivery in government health facilities.
4th Installment: ₹3,000 six weeks post-delivery.
Payment is made via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary’s bank account.
The scheme covers all pregnant women residing in tea garden areas regardless of employment status (temporary, permanent, or non-worker).
Two-child norm applies: benefits are available only up to the second child.
Beneficiaries must be 18 years or older.
Online application and district-level validation system for registration and payment processing.
The scheme is linked with initiatives like Project MAAdol to facilitate bank account opening and document collection for beneficiaries.
Beneficiaries of the Scheme
Pregnant women residing in Assam’s tea garden areas.
Includes temporary workers, permanent workers, and non-workers.
Must be 18 years or older.
Eligible only for up to two children due to the state’s two-child policy
The Assam Tea Garden Workers’ Financial Assistance Scheme 2025
Launching Date/Time of The Assam Tea Garden Workers’ Financial Assistance Scheme
Approved by Assam Cabinet on May 10, 2025 as part of the 200th anniversary of Assam tea.
Objective of The Assam Tea Garden Workers’ Financial Assistance Scheme
To provide direct financial support to tea garden workers in Assam as a welfare gesture and to commemorate 200 years of Assam’s tea industry.
Fulfills a promise made in the state budget for 2025–26.
Features of The Assam Tea Garden Workers’ Financial Assistance Scheme
One-time direct financial assistance of ₹5,000 per eligible tea garden worker.
- Grant Amounts:
– Eye Diseases: ₹5,000
– TB/Eye Cataract: ₹10,000
– Accidents: ₹15,000
– Major Diseases (Cancer): ₹50,000
– Heart Diseases/Strokes: ₹75,000 The scheme targets approximately 7 lakh tea garden workers across Assam.
Total budget allocation: ₹342 crore earmarked for the scheme in 2025–26.
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Amount will be transferred directly to the verified bank accounts of eligible workers.
Verification process:
Must be a permanent resident of Assam
Must be currently employed as a tea garden worker
Must have a bank account linked with Aadhaar.
Implementation: Involves form submission, digital uploading, and direct payment after verification.
Beneficiaries of The Assam Tea Garden Workers’ Financial Assistance Scheme
- Tea Tribes & Adivasi Patients: Suffering from TB, cancer, and other major illnesses.
- Financially Constrained Individuals: Those unable to afford treatment costs.
Health Insurance Scheme for Tea Garden Workers
Launching Date/Time of Health Insurance Scheme for Tea Garden Workers
2007-08
Objective of Health Insurance Scheme for Tea Garden Workers
- Health Insurance Coverage: Ensure medical care for tea garden workers and families.
- Address Health Issues: Reduce disease incidence and mortality among the tea tribe community.
Features of Health Insurance Scheme for Tea Garden Workers
- Comprehensive Coverage: Covers various medical expenses for tea tribe workers.
- Hospital Collaboration: Partners with hospitals, including tea garden hospitals.
- Financial Support: Assists with costs for major diseases like TB and cancer.
- PPP Model: Enhances healthcare via Public-Private Partnership, improving infrastructure and staff.
- Monthly Reporting: Hospitals submit monthly reports for monitoring the scheme’s impact.
Beneficiaries of Health Insurance Scheme for Tea Garden Workers
- Tea Garden Workers and Families: Focus on marginalized communities in Assam.
- Patients with Major Health Issues: Financial aid for critical illness treatment.
Assam Plain Tribes Development Scheme
Launching Date/Time of Assam Plain Tribes Development Scheme
NA
Objective of Assam Plain Tribes Development Scheme
- Socio-Economic Development: Improve living standards and alleviate poverty among plain tribes.
- Empowerment: Enhance tribal community welfare through skill development and employment.
Features of Assam Plain Tribes Development Scheme
- Skill Development: Training in various trades for tribal youth employability.
- Financial Support: Aid for self-employment and small businesses.
- Infrastructure Improvement: Develop roads, schools, and health facilities in tribal areas.
- Health & Education: Programs to improve healthcare access and education.
- Department Collaboration: Works with government departments for comprehensive support.
Beneficiaries of Assam Plain Tribes Development Scheme
- Plain Tribe Members: Focus on those below the poverty line in Assam.
- Unemployed Youth: Seekers of skill development and job opportunities.
- Families in Need: Financial assistance for education and healthcare.
Self-Employment Scheme for ST Community in Assam
Launching Date/Time of Self-Employment Scheme for ST Community in Assam
NA
Objective of Self-Employment Scheme for ST Community in Assam
- Generate Self-Employment: Create opportunities for unemployed youths.
- Promote Economic Development: Focus on uplifting marginalized sections through skill development.
Features of Self-Employment Scheme for ST Community in Assam
- Skill Development Training: Enhance employability or enable entrepreneurship.
- Financial Assistance: Support for starting small businesses or self-employment.
- Focus on ST Community: Target Scheduled Tribes for economic advancement.
- Collaboration: Coordinate with various government departments for comprehensive support.
Beneficiaries of Self-Employment Scheme for ST Community in Assam
- Unemployed ST Youths: Improve livelihoods and economic status.
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Opportunities for skill development and self-employment in Assam.
Swasthyaban Shramik Yojana
Objective of Swasthyaban Shramik Yojana
- Provide universal and structured health screening for tea garden workers.
- Ensure accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare for tea garden communities.
- Facilitate early detection and timely treatment of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
- Improve the overall health status and productivity of Assam’s tea garden population.
Features of Swasthyaban Shramik Yojana
(A) Universal Health Screening
Comprehensive health check-ups for tea garden workers through a systematic screening programme.
(B) Pilot Implementation
Initially implemented in 20 selected tea estates across Assam before wider expansion.
(C) Door-to-Door Survey
ASHA workers conduct household visits and fill Community-Based Assessment Checklists (C-BAC) for early risk identification.
(D) Mobile Medical Units (MMUs)
Provide on-site diagnostic services, consultations, and treatment, reducing travel burden for workers.
(E) Focus on Major Diseases
The scheme targets early detection and management of:
Anaemia
Malnutrition
Hypertension
Diabetes
Tuberculosis (TB)
Leprosy
(F) Women’s Health and Wellness Ambassadors
Women from tea garden communities are appointed to spread awareness on:
Nutrition
Hygiene
Preventive healthcare
(G) Health Choupals
Community awareness programmes to discourage:
Tobacco consumption
Alcohol addiction
Other unhealthy lifestyle practices
(H) Child Health Coverage
Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) teams are integrated to ensure health screening for children and adolescents, with special focus on malnutrition and developmental disorders.
Beneficiaries
The scheme primarily benefits:
- Tea garden workers across Assam.
- Families residing in tea estate communities.
- Women in tea gardens through dedicated health awareness initiatives.
- Children and adolescents through RBSK interventions.
Eti Koli Duti Paat Scheme
- Launched by the Government of Assam as a welfare initiative for tea garden workers (Cha Shramiks).
Objective of Mukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat Scheme
- Recognize and honor the invaluable contribution of tea garden workers to the tea industry of Assam.
- Provide financial support to tea workers and their families.
- Improve the socio-economic well-being of tea garden communities.
- Ensure direct and transparent transfer of benefits to eligible beneficiaries.
Features of Mukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat Scheme
- Financial Assistance: One-time financial aid of ₹5,000 to each eligible beneficiary.
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Funds are transferred directly to beneficiaries’ Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
- Large-Scale Coverage: Covers tea workers employed in more than 830 tea gardens across Assam.
- Transparent Disbursement: Aadhaar-based verification and direct bank transfers help ensure transparency and reduce leakages.
- Worker-Centric Initiative: Specifically designed for permanent and casual tea garden workers.
Eligibility Criteria of Mukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat Scheme
- Must be a permanent resident of Assam and currently residing in the state.
- Must be a registered tea garden worker or employee.
- Must possess an active Aadhaar-linked bank account in a recognized commercial bank.
- Tea garden management personnel, owners, and small tea growers are not eligible under the scheme.
Beneficiaries of Mukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat Scheme
- Permanent tea garden workers (Cha Shramiks).
- Casual tea garden workers employed in recognized tea estates.
- More than 6 lakh tea workers across Assam benefit from the scheme.
Financial Benefits under Mukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat Scheme
- ₹5,000 one-time financial assistance per eligible tea worker.
- Amount credited directly to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
Significance of Mukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat Scheme
- Acknowledges the role of tea workers in sustaining Assam’s nearly 200-year-old tea industry.
- Provides financial relief and social recognition to tea garden workers.
- Strengthens the welfare framework for one of Assam’s largest workforce communities.