ITANAGAR, Feb 3: The Department of Trade and Commerce, Govt of Arunachal Pradesh, in collaboration with Tea Board India and Tea Research Association, Itanagar, conducted a four-day training program on "Quality Upgradation of Tea and its Processing" for tea farmers from Mirem, Oyan village, and surrounding areas at Mirem, East Siang district on January 28-29 and at Donyi Polo Tea Estate, Oyan on January 30-31.
The program aimed to empower farmers with knowledge and skills on quality upgradation of tea, enhancing qualitative processing in the tea industries.
The training was imparted by scientists from Tea Research Association, Arunachal Advisory Centre, Itanagar and officers from Tea Board.
The training that witnessed an overwhelming participation of more than anticipated numbers of farmers, concluded with a hands-on practical session in the field, followed by a certificate distribution ceremony.
This initiative underscores the Trade and Commerce department's commitment to promoting the growth and development of the tea farmers and industry in the region for export promotion of the local tea.