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In addition to this
ancient tree, there is a
small rain forest near
the Burra Bungalow
and large groves of
bamboos also abound
all over the estate.
Endangered species of
plants, if identified as
such, are conserved and
protected. The practice
of afforestation ensures
that many more trees are planted which will not only provide
shelter to birds but also prevent soil erosion.
No alteration is done on the natural water bodies to change
their course and the available buffer zones are protected. A
natural water body which plays
host to tiny fish and insects
remains unpolluted and pristine
as it is located in an area not
easily accessible to man or beast.
The occasional visit from wild
animals and snakes, and more
frequent ones from different
species of birds, are testimony to
the estate’s policy of protecting
wildlife.
The health and hygiene of the workers and their families
is of paramount importance. The estate’s Senior Medical
Officer and his team
organize camps to
spread awareness on
several health and
hygiene issues while the
Welfare Officer ensures
that cleanliness is maintained in the Lines. All safety
protocols are followed in the factory as well as in the field,
and proper training is imparted to the Sardars overseeing
various field practices.
Training in field
practices is also
shared with the
STGs or Small Tea
Growers in the
neighbourhood.
Some old machines and tools are preserved in the factory
compound and the present Superintendent, Sandeep
Nagalia, has a personal collection of antique tools himself.
The Burra Bungalow has an old cannon at the entrance,
and a statue of the Buddha graces the front lawn. The
antecedents and antiquity of both are shrouded in mystery!
Margherita Club, located in Namdang T.E., is arguably
the most picturesquely situated tea club in Upper Assam.
The swimming pool and golf course both have a
spectacular view of the Patkai hills.
A hill-top ‘machaan’ christened The Perch is a popular
place for the executives to get together and relax in during
holidays, and enjoy a bird’s eye view of the estate, club and
nearby town.
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10 July 2014
The Team (L -R): S.P. Sahi,
D. Nath, S. Choudhary, S. M. Rahman,
S. Nagalia (Supdt.), Dr S. B. De,
M. Thakur & K. Kumar
Preserved Rain Forest
Health Awareness Camps & First Aid Training
Health & Hygiene
Bamboo Grove
Afforestation
Traing Programme for STGs
Old Machines: L - R: Power Hacksaw, Milling Machine & Stone Crusher
Inset : Antique Tools & Instruments
Natural Water Bodies
Creating Awareness on
Environmental Protection
Burra Bungalow
View fromThe Perch
Happy to be Certified!
The Perch
Margherita Club
With ISO 22000 and RA certification,
this century old estate keeps in step with
the developments in the industry and
continues to do the Company proud.