Overview
Ahmedabad, August 19 2026 – The Federation of All India Tea Traders’ Association (FAITTA), the national apex body representing tea traders, growers, packers, brokers, wholesalers and retailers, announced a charitable contribution of ₹81.36 lakh to the Assam Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) to aid communities affected by the ongoing floods in the state.
Leadership and Delegation
The contribution was announced by FAITTA Chairman Paras Desai, who also serves as Executive Director of Wagh Bakri Tea Group. Desai led a FAITTA delegation that met with Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday. During the meeting, the delegation briefed the Chief Minister on key issues facing the tea trade and industry, reiterated the fraternity’s commitment to support flood‑affected families, and conveyed the relief donation.
Call for Wider Support
FAITTA further appealed to regional tea associations across the country, urging them to contribute to the relief effort and demonstrate collective solidarity during the disaster.
Statements
Paras Desai stated, “Assam is an integral part of India’s rich tea heritage, and its tea‑growing communities have made an immense contribution to the country’s tea industry. When communities face a crisis of this magnitude, it is important for the tea fraternity to come together and extend support in whatever way possible. Our contribution to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund is a humble effort to stand with the people of Assam during this difficult time.”
Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma appreciated FAITTA’s generous contribution and acknowledged the association’s spirit of solidarity with the flood‑hit population.
Significance
The initiative underscores the tea sector’s role in community welfare and highlights FAITTA’s function in uniting stakeholders across the tea value chain, especially during natural calamities and humanitarian needs.
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