<p>Kolkata: Leading producers body Indian Tea Association (ITA) on Tuesday said it has submitted a white paper on the Darjeeling tea industry to the West Bengal government <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/economy/tea-industry-is-faced-with-critical-challenges-tea-association-of-india-2845040">highlighting the challenges</a> and opportunities.</p>.<p>A team of ITA officials met Labour Minister Moloy Ghatak on Tuesday evening and submitted the white paper, the association said in a statement.</p>.<p>The paper attempts to provide an in-depth analysis of the current state of the Darjeeling tea industry.</p>.Tea industry in Assam, Bengal stares at bleak future due to adverse climate condition, drop in export prices.<p>It also highlighted key issues like production challenges and market dynamics.</p>.<p>According to ITA, the paper also suggested recommendations aimed at reviving the industry and ensuring long-term viability.</p>.<p>ITA said that the Darjeeling tea industry is not just an economic asset, but a cultural heritage which needs immediate attention and strategic intervention by the central and state governments by way of financial assistance.</p>.<p>The Darjeeling tea industry faces problems of climate change, low productivity due to very old bushes and less profitability making operations enviable.</p>
<p>Kolkata: Leading producers body Indian Tea Association (ITA) on Tuesday said it has submitted a white paper on the Darjeeling tea industry to the West Bengal government <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/economy/tea-industry-is-faced-with-critical-challenges-tea-association-of-india-2845040">highlighting the challenges</a> and opportunities.</p>.<p>A team of ITA officials met Labour Minister Moloy Ghatak on Tuesday evening and submitted the white paper, the association said in a statement.</p>.<p>The paper attempts to provide an in-depth analysis of the current state of the Darjeeling tea industry.</p>.Tea industry in Assam, Bengal stares at bleak future due to adverse climate condition, drop in export prices.<p>It also highlighted key issues like production challenges and market dynamics.</p>.<p>According to ITA, the paper also suggested recommendations aimed at reviving the industry and ensuring long-term viability.</p>.<p>ITA said that the Darjeeling tea industry is not just an economic asset, but a cultural heritage which needs immediate attention and strategic intervention by the central and state governments by way of financial assistance.</p>.<p>The Darjeeling tea industry faces problems of climate change, low productivity due to very old bushes and less profitability making operations enviable.</p>