Leaf to Life: An Overview of the Socio-economic Status of Tea Tribes in Assam

The review paper titled “Leaf to Life: An Overview of Socio-economic Status of Tea Tribes in Assam” provides an insightful examination of the socio-economic status of the tea tribes in Assam, India. Starting with a historical account of the discovery of tea plantations in Assam, the paper focuses on the tea tribes of Assam. It scrutinized the socio-economic challenges faced by the community, such as low wages, lack of education, poor housing and living conditions, poor healthcare, and women's rights challenges. In this review paper, some measures have been suggested to ameliorate the predicaments faced by tea tribes in Assam.