THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY(SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)
(a) The details regarding production of tea in the country during last three years and the
current year are as under:
Year Production of tea (Million Kgs.)
2006 981.80
2007 986.43
2008 980.82
2009(Jan. to May) 215.85
(Estimated and subject to revision)
(b) There is no shortage of tea across the globe.
(c) Does not arise.
(d) The steps taken to improve the production of tea in India include replantation and
rejuvenation of old and uneconomical sections of tea, new planting by small growers, creation of
irrigation and drainage facilities, organization of small growers into Self-help groups,
modernization of processing facilities, training of workers, managers & small growers and R&D
support. The production in tea has increased to 980.82 million Kgs. in 2008 (estimated and
subject to revision) from 838.47 million Kgs. in 2002.
