Current Affairs - Agriculture - Discussion

Assam integrated tea and plantation class landholdings into its farmers’ registry portal on June 26, 2026, to improve access to government services for Small Tea Growers (STGs). The initiative provides each eligible grower with a unique Farmer ID linked to Aadhaar, land records, and personal details. This digital integration simplifies access to fertilisers, institutional credit, subsidies, crop insurance, and other government schemes while reducing repetitive paperwork. The programme officially covers over 1.33 lakh registered small tea growers and is expected to benefit more than 1.5 lakh growers and around six lakh individuals across the state.