New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Wednesday approved a project outlay of Rs.1,425 crore for a tea development and promotion scheme, an official statement said here.
The scheme, to be implemented through the Tea Board during the 12th Plan, was earlier approved by the commerce ministry.
"The scheme is aimed at supporting development of improved varieties and technologies for increasing production, productivity and quality of tea, promoting Indian tea in the overseas and domestic markets and encouraging value addition for the purpose of higher unit value realisation of tea produced and marketed," the statement said.