Moreover, under the direction of Prime Minister Modi to ensure quality health care delivery system to every individual at tea garden areas, mobile medical units have been introduced. Besides, the State government for the welfare of every pregnant women belonging to tea community, has decided to pay Rs. 2000 every month for a period of six months. He also said that to hone the sporting talents of youth belonging to tea community, State government for the second consecutive year has organized CM’s cup Inter-Tea Garden football tournament. Moreover, during demonetization period as an incentive to opening of bank account by the tea garden workers, the State government has already deposited Rs. 2500 to each bank accounts and upon regular maintenance of the accounts another Rs. 2500 will be credited to their accounts, Sonowal said. For encouraging connectivity among the tea garden workers, smart phone will be provided to each Line Sardars and accordingly budgetary allocation has been made in this year’s budget. Moreover, at the instance of State government Rs. 99 crore has been released for 15 tea gardens under Assam Tea Corporation for releasing arrear salary.
