
India's Tea Industry Faces Research Funding Crisis
Published on: Sept. 6, 2025, 11:59 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Tea Research Association (TRA) of India highlights a significant research funding shortfall for tea cultivation, with India investing substantially less than China. TRA's chairperson, Nayantara Palchoudhuri, urges increased funding and proposes new revenue models to bridge this gap, including broadening the membership base and exploring property development.