Tra Tocklai

TRA organised an interactive meeting between its members with Tea & Herbal Infusions Europe (THIE) and Bayer | Crop Science to discuss European Union regulations on plant protection issues which will affect Indian tea exports on 2nd May 2024. Dr Monika Beutgen Secretary General THIE, Mr Christoph Strohmeyer Chair of THIE Subgroup Tea Ms Cordelia Kraft Manager Scientific Affairs THIE, Dr Minal Chavan Regulatory Affairs Bayer CS interacted with the TRA Council of Management and senior scientists.

Department of Commerce, GoI Department of Commerce Tea Board India

TRA Tocklai have developed a first 'Make in India' kit for isolating DNA, RNA and Protein from plants. The uniqueness of the kit being: cost effective, rapid protocol, users friendly, import substitution and export potential. The kit is protected by Indian Patent No 534593 granted on 24th April 2024 and supported by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Govt of India in the form of Biotechnology Ignition Grant.

The technology opens up commercialisation avenues for product development.

Many Congratulations to Ms Praneeta Hazarika of TRA Tocklai and her team.



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Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has announced its partnership with the Tea Research Association (TRA), Tocklai, Jorhat, one of the oldest and largest tea research association globally, to address the challenges posed by climate change to the tea industry. The collaboration targets low carbon production, benefits 15,000 hectares in major tea regions and to promote regenerative agriculture in tea.

https://m.economictimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/hul-joins-forces-with-tea-research-association-to-tackle-climate-challenges-in-tea-sector/articleshow/108530492.cms

Joydeep Phukan

HUL joins forces with Tea Research Association to tackle climate challenges in tea sector HUL partners with TRA to enhance tea industry sustainability through regenerative practices, 'Lifecycle Analysis', and mitigation strategies. The collaboration targets low carbon production, benefits 15,000 hectares in major tea regions.

Wishing all women associated with the Indian tea industry a very Happy International Women’s Day

🌴 🌴🌴 Green Certificate 🌴🌴🌴

Instead of giving flower bouquets to guests and speakers at the recently concluded Bicentennary Assam Tea International Conference Batic-2024 , we from Tea Research Association (TRA Tocklai) in order to promote sustainability of our environment, gave GREEN CERTIFICATES to all speakers/ distinguished guests.

At the Bicentenary Assam Tea International Conference BATIC 2024 Batic-2024 held at Guwahati on 29-30 January 2024, the Tea Research Association (Tra Tocklai) and Tea Board India honoured and felicitated the family members of the main contributors to the Assam tea industry

Shri Bisa Mung Dang Gam, direct 7th generation descendant of the Singpho Chief Besa Gam who were original tea growers of Assam

Shri Satyavrat Baruah, direct 5th generation descendant of Maniram Dutta Baruah popularly known as Maniram Dewan

Smt Rumi Naidu & Smt Monila Naidu from Borbhetta Tea Estate Jorhat who represented the more than 1.5 million tea workers

Shri Atul Asthana , Chairman of the Consultative Committee of Plantation Associations representing all tea companies.

Shri Bobrubahon Saikia, who is the grandson of the first pioneer small tea grower family of Assam Shri Gangadhar Saikia of Golaghat.

Shri Siddharth Thard from Kadamba Tea Co. who represented the All Assam Bought Tea Leaf Manufacturer Association.

Department of Commerce, GoI Himanta Biswa Sarma Piyush Goyal Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha The Assam Tribune Pratidin Time Mrinal Saikia Atul Asthana

We've got the tea☕👀

Congratulations to Boomitra and Tra Tocklai who are teaming up in a new partnership that is going to empower thousands of Indian tea farmers to become more sustainable 🌱

Read more about their partnership: https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/675107761/tra-tocklai-and-boomitra-partner-to-transform-tea-farming-in-eastern-india-with-regenerative-agriculture

Wishing all a very Happy New Year 2024 !

Have one or two more cups of tea for your health from now on

Christmas Greetings 🎄to all from TRA Tocklai

TRA signed another agreement with SMAC Emobility to work on drones and use of renewables for the tea garden areas. With SMAC emobility, TRA will act as Remote Pilot Training Organization to provide remote pilot training licenses for drone operators as required under DGCA.

Department of Commerce, GoI

TRA signed an exclusive MOU with Boomitra to provide soil carbon credits to members of TRA based in 9 Eastern Indian states and to design satellite based advisories to tea estates. Boomitra has won the The Earthshot Prize for 2023 in Singapore for their innovative AI based solutions and long term sustainability.

Department of Commerce, GoI Tea Board of India

Tea Research Association (TRA Tocklai) and Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati signed an Memorandum of Understanding on 18th November 2023 at IITG campus to harness the strength of both the institutes for the development of the Indian tea industry. Work on value added tea products, renewable energy, nanotechnology, agro engineering technology and regenerative agriculture are being planned for collaborative research. Nayantara Palchoudhuri, Chairperson TRA and Dr Parameswar Krishnan Iyer, Director IITG signed the MOU in the presence of Joydeep Phukan Secretary TRA, Dr A Babu Director TRA and other senior IITG officials.

Department of Commerce, GoI Tea Board of India FSSAI Himanta Biswa Sarma Pratidin Time Joydeep Phukan

Wishing all a very Happy Diwali 🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔

The Council of Management of TRA expresses its deep shock at the sudden passing away of Mr Parag Bhai Desai, Executive Director of WaghBakri Tea Group. Mr Desai was one of the most promising 4th generation tea entrepreneur who made huge contributions in introducing different mode of tea marketing. Mr Desai visited TRA Tocklai last May and took keen interest in R&D for tea sector. May God give strength to the family and the departed soul rest in peace 🙏

The Council of Management expresses its deep condolences at the passing of Mr Arun Khanna ( ex Goodricke group ) on the 25th September at the age of 84 years in Kolkata. He was a former Council member of TRA and a storehouse of knowledge on tea cultivation and practices.

Prayers 🙏

The Council of Management of TRA expresses its deep condolences on the passing away of Dr P Mohan Kumar, former Director UPASI Tea Research Foundation today. His contribution to the field of tea science has been immense. He was serving as Advisor to UPASI-TRF & NTRF currently after his retirement. Prayers for the departed soul 🙏

UPASI

TRA scientists conducted workshop for the Managerial and supervisory personnel of Jay Shree Tea Industries Ltd. estates of Darjeeling on various aspects of good agricultural practices at Sungma Tea Estate scheduled for 18-19 September 2023. Training are conducted on request by members

The Tea Research Association (TRA) has started a collaborative study to assess the carbon footprint of the tea industry. The study aims to determine the industry's carbon emissions and develop strategies for carbon offsetting. The TRA has formed a committee with the Tea Board of India to evaluate the study's outcomes and formulate policies for achieving net zero goals.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/environment/global-warming/study-to-assess-carbon-footprint-of-indias-tea-industry/articleshow/103713122.cms

Department of Commerce, GoI Tea Board of India FSSAI

Study to assess carbon footprint of India's tea industry The Tea Research Association (TRA) has started a collaborative study to assess the carbon footprint of the tea industry. The study aims to determine the industry's carbon emissions and develop strategies for carbon offsetting. The TRA has formed a committee with the Tea Board of India to evaluate th...