People & Community

Growing together.

A tea estate is ultimately defined by its people.

For generations, tea gardens across Assam have provided livelihoods, communities and a distinctive way of life. At Bokakhat, we recognise that our future is closely connected with the wellbeing, skills and aspirations of the people associated with the estate.

We believe responsible growth must create value not only for the business but also for the people and communities that make the business possible.

Our approach therefore extends beyond production — towards safe working practices, community development, skill development and the preservation of the social fabric of the tea garden.

A plucker in a traditional Assamese japi gathering the day’s leaf at Bokakhat
A plucker holding a handful of freshly picked two leaves and a bud
The yard between the withering loft and the main manufacturing hall