Agnidip Mukhopadhyay | Aniruddha Dhar
February 6, 2026Advertisement
Erratic weather linked to climate change is reshaping West Bengal's tea industry, pushing small growers to adopt climate‑resilient farming methods that raise incomes and support the women who drive production. Former plantation worker Tamit Lepcha now produces organic tea with guidance from a tea producer and environmentalist who promotes fair wages and regenerative farming.
By diversifying crops, using biogas and selling high‑quality tea at fair prices, families like hers are creating sustainable livelihoods — as India's tea researchers develop solutions for a warming climate.