Sarkari Yojana

Mukhya Mantrir Eti koli duti paat

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Assam
Quick Summary: Mukhya Mantrir Eti koli duti paat is an Assam government scheme marking 200 years of Assam Tea. It gives a one-time ₹5000 to registered tea garden workers and employees (excluding management) through Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.

About Mukhya Mantrir Eti koli duti paat

The Government of Assam has introduced Mukhya Mantrir Eti koli duti paat (মুখ্যমন্ত্ৰীৰ এটি কলি, দুটি পাত), which is also known as the Assam Tea Garden Workers’ Financial Assistance Scheme 2025, to honour the role tea garden workers have played in building the state’s Tea Industry. Marking the 200th year celebration of Assam Tea, the initiative gives tea garden workers one-time financial assistance as recognition of their invaluable contribution and to support their socio-economic well-being. The main objectives of the scheme are: a. Giving one-time financial assistance of Rs. 5,000 to every tea garden worker (temporary as well as permanent) and employee, with tea garden management excluded. b. Strengthening the welfare and financial stability of tea garden workers. c. Advancing financial inclusion by making sure each beneficiary holds an active, Aadhaar-linked bank account

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Finance (IF) Department

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Mukhya Mantrir Eti koli duti paat , applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

To be eligible for the scheme, applicants must be:

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permanently resident in Assam and living in Assam…

permanently resident in Assam and living in Assam at present

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a tea garden worker or employee (not TE…

a tea garden worker or employee (not TE management) who is registered and works in an officially recognised Tea Garden of Assam

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the holder of an active AADHAAR-linked account with…

the holder of an active AADHAAR-linked account with a scheduled commercial bank.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Mukhya Mantrir Eti koli duti paat provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Tea garden workers receive one-time financial assistance of…

Tea garden workers receive one-time financial assistance of ₹5000, given as recognition of their invaluable contribution and as support for their socio-economic well-being.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Mukhya Mantrir Eti koli duti paat through the online application process outlined below.

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The management of each eligible tea garden will…

The management of each eligible tea garden will send the DLIC committee a list of tea workers' links prepared in the format given in annexure A.

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This list is then uploaded to the DIDS…

This list is then uploaded to the DIDS portal.

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After the aadhaar numbers from the list in…

After the aadhaar numbers from the list in sl.no 2 are verified, the DLIC may Approve/reject each beneficiary.

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Digitization of the approved list will then take…

Digitization of the approved list will then take place according to Annexure B.

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Cheques are printed only for beneficiaries who have…

Cheques are printed only for beneficiaries who have been digitized.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

Workers and employees of the following categories are excluded from the scheme:
• Individuals who have already received similar cash assistance under any state-sponsored tea welfare scheme in FY 2025-26.
• Owners and Management of Tea Garden
• Owners of associated businesses
• Small tea growers
• Income Tax payee
• Government employee
• Contractual employee with any Government entity

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References