AI SummaryMukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat is a one-time financial support scheme launched by the government of Assam for tea garden workers. It gives ₹5,000 to eligible workers through direct benefit transfer, recognizing their role in the state's 200-year-old tea industry. The scheme was launched by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on 25 January 2026 at Doomdooma in Tinsukia district.
This scheme covers tea garden workers and employees, both permanent and temporary, across all districts of Assam. Around 6 lakh workers are expected to get this one-time cash support, and the government has set aside a budget of ₹342 crore for it in the 2025-26 financial year.
Mukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat - Introduction
Mukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat is a welfare scheme of the Assam government made to honor tea garden employees who have shaped the state's tea industry. It marks the completion of 200 years of Assam tea and provides a one-time cash amount to support the financial well-being of workers and their families.
The main aims of the scheme are given below:
- Provide a one-time grant of ₹5,000 to eligible tea garden workers and staff, both temporary and permanent, excluding management personnel.
- Support the welfare and financial stability of families living within tea gardens.
- Encourage financial inclusion by making sure every beneficiary keeps an active, Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat |
| Launched By | Government of Assam |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary State | Assam |
| Category | Social welfare and empowerment |
| Benefit Amount | ₹5,000 one-time |
| Mode of Payment | DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) |
| Budget | ₹342 crore |
| Nodal Department | Finance Department |
Benefits
Under Mukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat, eligible tea garden workers receive a one-time financial support of ₹5,000. This amount is a token of appreciation from the government to acknowledge the role of workers in the plantation workforce and to help with household expenses. The money is paid as a single amount to each eligible worker.
Eligibility
To get the benefit under this scheme, a worker must meet the following conditions:
- Must be a permanent resident of Assam and presently living in the state.
- Must be a registered worker or employee, both temporary and permanent, in an officially recognized tea garden in Assam, excluding tea garden management.
- Must hold an active bank account that is linked with the Aadhaar number.
Exclusions
The following people are not eligible for this support:
- Anyone who already received similar cash support from a state-sponsored tea welfare scheme during the 2025-26 financial year.
- Tea garden owners and management staff.
- Owners of associated businesses.
- Small tea growers.
- People who pay income tax.
- Government employees or people holding contractual government positions.
Application Process
The application process for Mukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat is handled at the administrative level so that workers can get support easily. There is no need for workers to apply online on their own. The steps are given below.
STEP 1 - Tea garden management compiles the list of eligible workers and employees, both temporary and permanent, as per the standard annexure format and submits it to the District Administration.
STEP 2 - The District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) checks and approves the list, and may use its own verification process for the same.
STEP 3 - The District Commissioner office distributes application forms only to the approved beneficiaries, and a team of tea garden managers helps workers fill the forms correctly.
STEP 4 - The filled forms are collected and sent to the District Administration for digitization, and the details are uploaded on the online portal.
STEP 5 - Bank details and Aadhaar numbers are verified, de-duplication is done, and the Finance Department processes the payment. Eligible workers receive the amount through named account payee cheques that must be deposited within 15 days.
References
Read the official scheme guidelines here
FAQ's
How much money is given under this scheme?
Each eligible tea garden worker receives a one-time amount of ₹5,000 directly through the bank.
Who can apply for Mukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat?
A permanent resident of Assam who is a registered worker or employee in a recognized tea garden, excluding management, and has an Aadhaar-linked bank account can get the benefit.
Do workers need to apply online?
No. The application is handled at the administrative level. Tea garden management and the District Administration prepare and verify the list of eligible workers.
When was the scheme launched?
The scheme was launched by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on 25 January 2026 at Doomdooma in Tinsukia district.