World & BusinessWest Bengal orders 21 closed tea gardens to reopen within 10 days
Tea garden owners must also pay workers a 20% bonus by October 5, 2026, The Economic Times reports.
TLDR
The Economic Times shared a report on September 25, 2026, saying West Bengal had ordered 21 closed tea gardens to reopen within 10 days. It reports that Transport and Labour Minister Arjun Singh visited North Bengal to address the closures. Owners were also required to pay workers a 20% bonus by October 5, 2026.
West Bengal orders 21 closed tea gardens to reopen within 10 days
Tea garden owners must also pay workers a 20% bonus by October 5, 2026, The Economic Times reports.
TLDR
The Economic Times shared a report on September 25, 2026, saying West Bengal had ordered 21 closed tea gardens to reopen within 10 days. It reports that Transport and Labour Minister Arjun Singh visited North Bengal to address the closures. Owners were also required to pay workers a 20% bonus by October 5, 2026.