Assam hikes every day wage of tea backyard employees
1 min read The Assam authorities on Saturday elevated the wages of tea backyard employees from Rs 167 to Rs 217, approaching the heels of a protracted standing demand of the group and political guarantees for a similar.
“For equal wages of small tea workers one man committee under Principal Secretary Dr JB Ekka will be formed. Wage of tea workers increased from Rs. 167 to Rs. 217,” a authorities assertion on Saturday’s Cabinet choices launched within the night stated.
Last Sunday, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi stated in a rally within the state that the get together will guarantee a Rs 365 per day wage to tea backyard employees of Assam if elected to energy.
