In a heartwarming display of solidarity, tea plantation workers from Dikom Tea Estate in Dibrugarh have collectively donated ₹1 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Flood Relief Fund, supporting thousands of families affected by the devastating floods in Assam.
The contribution, believed to be the first of its kind in Assam, is significant not only for its monetary value but also for the fact that it came from workers who earn their livelihood one day at a time. Individual contributions ranged from ₹20 to ₹300, with every worker giving according to their means.
A joint delegation of the Assam Chah Karmachari Sangha (ACKS) and the Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha (ACMS) of Dikom Tea Estate handed over the cheque to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the Dibrugarh Secretariat Bhawan during his visit to Upper Assam on August 2. The delegation was accompanied by Assam Tea Development Corporation (ATDC) Chairman Rituparna Baruah, Dikom Gaon Panchayat President Ranjit Dutta, and leaders of the two tea workers’ organisations.
For the over 1,500 workers of Dikom Tea Estate, operated by Rossell Tea Limited, the donation represented not just financial assistance but a shared sense of responsibility towards fellow Assamese rebuilding their lives after one of the worst flood disasters in recent years. Tea garden workers are among Assam’s most economically vulnerable communities, with most families relying on daily wages for their livelihood.
The workers’ initiative has drawn widespread appreciation, with Rossell Tea Limited also extending support by contributing ₹10 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The company has been implementing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives for over 15 years, focusing on education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, livelihood generation, and skill development.
Describing the workers’ contribution as the most meaningful part of the relief effort, a senior company official said,
