
Assam's tea garden communities are experiencing a significant transformation with new government initiatives aimed at inclusion and dignity. A three percent reservation in government jobs is now accessible to tea garden youths, a move described as historic. Additionally, eligible workers will be allotted up to one bigha of land, addressing generations of landlessness. These changes are highlighted as a new era for workers who have long contributed to the state's economy without owning assets.
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