Sonowal Leads Shramik Divas Observance in Dibrugarh to Honour Tea Garden Workers

Sonowal Observes Shramik Divas in Dibrugarh

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal observed Shramik Kalyan Divas in Chabua, Dibrugarh, paying tribute to Santosh Kumar Topno—an influential reformist and a strong voice for Assam’s tea garden labour community. The commemoration served to highlight the foundational role of workers in the state’s economy, especially those engaged in tea estates, one of Assam’s largest employment sectors.

Honouring Santosh Kumar Topno’s Legacy

Shramik Kalyan Divas is celebrated to honour the birth anniversary of Santosh Kumar Topno , whose decades-long work championed labour rights and community welfare in tea-producing regions. His efforts helped bring attention to issues surrounding fair wages, social dignity and improved living standards for tea garden labourers. The event echoed his contributions and reiterated the continuing relevance of reforms in labour-centric areas.

Recognising Service and Strengthening Worker Welfare

During the ceremony, Sonowal distributed cheques to organisations and individuals recognised for their contributions to public welfare—ranging from education and health services to grassroots welfare initiatives. He emphasised that workers remain the backbone of national growth and stressed the importance of enhancing welfare schemes to strengthen socio-economic resilience across tea-growing districts.

The programme also highlighted ongoing government initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, healthcare outreach and educational facilities in labour-dominated regions, signalling long-term commitment to better living conditions for worker families in Upper Assam.

Exam Oriented Facts

• Shramik Kalyan Divas marks the birth anniversary of Santosh Kumar Topno .

• The observance acknowledges the contribution of workers, especially in Assam’s tea gardens.

• Assam’s tea industry employs lakhs of workers across the state.

• Welfare schemes focus on education, health and housing in tea-producing regions.