A Think Tank focussed on shaping India's Tea Industry
Tea Vision is an independent think tank that takes a 360 degree view of India's Tea Industry for benefit of all Stakeholders.
About Us
Independent. Inspiring.
No single organization exists today which can give a 360* view of the industry and take an independent view on policy matters. Unfortunately each body, either of producers or workers or buyers talk of their own interest and cannot take an independent view of the industry. Tea Vision aims to change that and inspires sector participants to Create an industry that will be vibrant, sustainable and for the good of all stakeholders.
Facilitator
Be a facilitator between lawmakers, tea growers and other stakeholders to discuss local issues and seek re-dressal from respective government or associations. Driving a MISSION to Bring all stakeholder's issue on one table and provide solutions in the interest of all for a sustainable livelihood, be it workers, small or organized sector producers, buyers, brokers and consumers.
Navigate Complexity
The tea industry in India is more than 150 yrs old and the only plantation industry, which has done itself good, yet has unique set of challenges. There are several factors that impact its annual functioning. From labour concerns to bush ageing to so much more. It is critical to develop a far sighted view, and form opinions based on strong experience and clarity of thought. One which we provide.
Trustees
Trilok Dewan, IAS (Retd.)
Basudeb Bannerjee, IAS (Retd.)
Trilok Dewan, IAS (Retd.)
Mr.Dewan is an ex-Army officer and 1969 batch IAS officer of the Andhra cadre and retired as Chief Secretary. Post retirement he was chairman of AP Tourism Development Corporation and has been a former MLA from Darjeeling.
N K Das, IAS (Retd.)
Basudeb Bannerjee, IAS (Retd.)
Trilok Dewan, IAS (Retd.)
Mr.Das has been Chairman, Tea Board of India. During his tenure he introduced Plantation Subsidy Scheme, that greatly impacted quality initiatives in the sector with owners taking large scale replantation. He also served as Chief Secretary with Government of Assam.
Basudeb Bannerjee, IAS (Retd.)
Basudeb Bannerjee, IAS (Retd.)
Basudeb Bannerjee, IAS (Retd.)
Mr. Bannerjee has had a deep impact in the Tea Industry; during his tenure as Tea Board Chairman he was responsible for reforming the auction system and was instrumental in driving quality upgrade initiatives. He has also served as Chief Secretary, Government of West Bengal.
Siddhartha, IAS (Retd.)
Siddhartha, IAS (Retd.)
Siddhartha, IAS (Retd.)
Mr.Siddhartha is IAS from Bengal Cadre serving West Bengal & Ministry of Commerce, Govt of India. He held charge of Tea Board in 2013-14 & spent considerable time in tea regions of North Bengal & Darjeeling playing an important role in establishment of small growers.
Paban Singh Ghatowar
Siddhartha, IAS (Retd.)
Siddhartha, IAS (Retd.)
Mr.Ghatowar has been a five time Member of Parliament from Assam. A former Minister of State in the Union Cabinet, Government of India, he is a renowned Trade Union Leader who has championed the cause of tea workers for over 40 years.
Narendranath Dharmaraj
Siddhartha, IAS (Retd.)
Narendranath Dharmaraj
Mr.Dharmaraj has been Chief Executive & Whole Time Director of Harrisons Malayalam Ltd, managing their Tea & Rubber Plantation Business. He brings with him 46 years of industry experience helming key roles in the past like that of President of UPASI.
Arun Narain Singh
AK (Bobby) Bhargava
AK (Bobby) Bhargava
Mr.Singh has been an integral part of the Indian Tea Industry for over 40 years.He has been the Managing Director & CEO for Goodricke Group of Companies. .He has served the Indian Tea Industry as Chairman of ITA & Chairman TRA. Has been the founder trustee of Tea Vision Trust.
AK (Bobby) Bhargava
AK (Bobby) Bhargava
AK (Bobby) Bhargava
Mr. Bhargava serves as CEO of Tea Vision Trust. He has been the past Managing Director of Apeejay Tea and carries with him 40 years of tea industry experience. He has also been the past Chairman of the Indian Tea Association from 2015-2017.
