A study on the living conditions of Tea Workers in perspective of Globalization with special reference to Dibrugarh District of Assam

Ram Naresh Das; Prof. Ratan Borman

Volume : V, Issue : XII, December - 2016

A study on the living conditions of Tea Workers in perspective of Globalization with special reference to Dibrugarh District of Assam

Ram Naresh Das, Prof. Ratan Borman

Abstract :

Globalization is opening up of the economy for world market by attaining international competitiveness. India is a labour abundant country and many problems are associated with them. The study focused on the problems facing by the tea workers of Assam related with housing, health and educational problems of their children. This study aims to analyze the living conditions of the tea workers by comp� the wage structure of workers at the global level. A primary survey is conducted on 140 permanent workers both male and female working in 14 tea estates operating in Diugarh district of Assam. The study reveals that the condition of the tea workers is very pathetic although they avail the facilities under the provision of PLA from the garden authority. The results of this study would help to better understand the conditions of the tea workers and may throw light for further upliftment of their living conditions.