Tea Garden Workers and Their Plight

"Tea Garden Workers and Their Plight" explores a pressing and significant subject for contemporary discourse. This book provides a unique perspective on the lives of tea garden workers in the Darjeeling and Dooars regions of West Bengal, particularly focusing on their social and economic realities. Despite being integral to the tea industry's success, these workers are grossly underpaid relative to their immense contribution to profits. By undertaking research on tea garden labour in North Bengal, we can gain deeper insights into labour relations, which in turn can enhance labour productivity within the tea industry. By establishing healthier labour-management relationships, we can reduce instances of industrial unrest and foster positive change. If the tea industry in the Darjeeling Hills and Dooars sustains such efforts, it can maintain profitability and effectively compete in the global market while safeguarding the welfare of its workers. About the Authors Dr Pratima Chamling Rai is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics, Balurghat College, Dakshin Dinajpur. She has done M.A. (Economics), B.Ed., M.Phil. (Economics) and Ph.D. (Economics). She has more than twelve years of teaching experience and research pursuit. She has attended many national and international seminars, workshops and conferences. She has published more than fifteen research articles in reputed National and International journals and books. Anil Bhuimali, currently serving as Professor and Head, Department of Economics, North Bengal University, Darjeeling, West Bengal and first Vice-Chancellor, Raiganj University, West Bengal, India published 200 research papers and 53 books. He has successfully guided 48 research scholars leading to Ph.D. degree. He was conferred 'Banga Ratna Award'(2016) by the Government of West Bengal.