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local people for various purposes. Hansara too has an
interesting background dating back to the reign of the
Muttock dynasty that ruled in this region prior to the
Ahoms. It is said that Gadabar Barbaruah, the
commander-in-chief of the Muttock king Sarbananda
Singha, dug a pond here for his ducks. Hence the name
Hans (ducks) and Sora (swim around). The pond is still
existant, though it is now dry, and lies between the Doom
Dooma District Planter’s Club and the Makum Ali Line
of the estate.
The estate’s own crop is 18,50,000 kg annually, with another
4,00,00 kg green leaf coming in from the neighbouring
Daimukhia T.E. which
does not have a factory, and
5,00,000 kg of bought leaf
from the small tea growers
in the vicinity, totalling
27,50,000 kg.
Raidang is ISO 22000 and
Rainforest Alliance certified.
The main office has a unique
and interesting architectural
style with a glass dome in the
centre.
The management has taken steps to ensure the
conservation of the local flora and fauna. Cutting of trees
and hunting are strictly banned, calling for disciplinary
measures if anyone is found indulging in the same.
Signboards to this effect are prominently displayed all over
the garden. Water conservation is an area in which the
management has created awareness by holding camps to
educate the workers on its importance. Leopards have
been spotted time and again in the garden and one even
had a greenhorn Assistant running for dear life when he
saw it, though this magnificent animal hardly spared a
glance his way!
36 July 2016
The Main Office with its Glass Dome