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A
ll stakeholders of the Tea Industry got together
on the morning of 9 April 2016 to discuss various
issues relevant to the Industry as a whole, such as
Challenges and Opportunities facing the Indian Tea
industry; Approaches to Estate Improvement and
Change; Climate Change; Improving Community
Wellbeing & Life; Nutrition & Health; Improving
Future Opportunities for Young People; and Improving
Livelihoods and Sustainability for Smallholders.
The Senior Executives of MRIL, both from HO Kolkata
and the estates, attended the meeting, while Mr Azam
Monem, Director – MRIL, was among the panelists
discussing the first issue.
The Indian Tea Trade Dinner was held the same evening,
at which the ITTD Chairman, Mr A.K. Bhargava, gave
a speech.
Here are some excerpts:
“
India Tea Trade Dinner was conceived by my predecessor,
Mr Aditya Khaitan, in 2008 as an occasion for all segments
of the Tea fraternity to meet at the onset of the production
season, chit chat on the tea scenario, strengthen relationships
and explore ways of working with each other for a common
cause – to further the Tea Trade. It has become a fixture on
our Tea calendar.
”
“
The Indian Tea Industry as well as the Tea Trade are 200
years old and reflect a spread of strong traditions recorded in
history. Our goal is that all stakeholders in the trade chain
win. This gathering more than ever remains relevant
towards fostering transparency and harmony so essential for
any industry to survive and grow.
”
“Many countries are rediscovering the very magic of tea.”
Team Up India &
India Tea Trade Dinner 2016
30 July 2016
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Mr Azam Monem (3rd from left) on the Panel
Mr A.K. Bhargava addresses the Gathering
Senior Executives of MRIL