1、 ETPs Inaugural Roundtable in IndiaEvent Reportwith support from TeaVision Trust8-9 November 2023 Kolkata,IndiaETPs Inaugural Roundtable in India Contents1 Tea Roundtable 2023:Summary Report02Overview04Opening Session08Session 2 The Impacts of Policy on the Tea Sector in AssamSession 3:Ensuring Soci

2、al Protection in Tea Estates0815Session 4:Ensuring Gender Equality and Womens Safety17Ways forward15Session 5:The Future of the Indian Tea Sector and the Role of Small Tea Growers15Session 6:Responsible Business Conduct in the Tea Sector in India In November 2023,ETP held its Inaugural Roundtable in

3、 India with support from TeaVision Trust.The Roundtable was an opportunity to convene stakeholders across the Indian tea sector,from members of tea estate communities to producers,packers,tea associations,and more.The aim of the Roundtable was to convene the Indian tea sector to review the policies

4、that impact people working in tea,promote responsible business practices,mainstream social protection,ensure gender equality in the tea industry in Assam,and discuss the future of tea in Assam with the growth of Small Tea Growers.2 Tea Roundtable 2023:Summary ReportETP Roundtable 2023OverviewETPs mi

5、ssion is to catalyse long-term,systemic change,to benefit everybody who works in tea especially people in tea-producing regions.In all its work,ETP seeks diverse partnerships with stakeholders across the tea sector,helping evolve new ways of tackling issues.TeaVision Trust is an independent think ta

6、nk that takes a 360-degree view of Indias Tea Industry for benefit of all stakeholders.About the hostsRight:ETP Country Manager for India,Ms.Ranjana Das opens ETPs Inaugural Roundtable in India.The Roundtables aim was to convene stakeholders,and initiate industry-wide collaboration.3 Tea Roundtable