Tea plantation

While most of us know that India is a tapestry of diverse teas like masala, green, lemon, ginger, elaichi, etc, few may be aware of the immense contributions of legendary figures like Maniram Dewan who pioneered tea plantations in India.

Unwilling to be stifled by red-tapism, the dynamic DM of Alipurduar is showing what civil service is really about — taking governance to the doorsteps of the dirt-poor.

This will help small-scale farmers get a sustainable income and avoid getting exploited by middlemen.

Located in the Baksha district of Assam, the two farms of Tenzing Bodosa have received the certification for their conscious effort towards elephant conservation in the region.