Tra Tocklai

Tea Research Association (TRA Tocklai) was honoured to welcome Mr. C. Murugan, IAS, Deputy Chairman, Tea Board of India, to the Tocklai Tea Research Institute, Jorhat, on 10th June 2026.

During his visit, Mr. Murugan toured all the departmental laboratories at Tocklai and interacted closely with our scientists, taking keen interest in the ongoing research across entomology, soils, climate & GIS, plant improvement, and biochemistry. His thoughtful observations and important suggestions were deeply encouraging for the scientific team.

He was accompanied by Mr. Suneel Singh Sikand, Chairman, TRA; Mr. Prabhat Bezboruah, former Chairman, TRA ; and Mr. Joydeep Phukan Secretary & Principal Officer, TRA, along with senior officials of the Tea Board of India.

Since 1911, Tocklai has stood at the forefront of tea science, and such engagement from the Tea Board reaffirms our shared commitment to a science-driven, sustainable future for the Indian tea industry.



Department of Commerce, GoI Tea Board India

A historic year for Indian tea ! TRA Tocklai congratulates Tea Board India & Department of Commerce for this achievement

TRA Tocklai is proud to support this growth through climate-resilient varieties & science-led innovation.

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2270917®=19&lang=1



Department of Commerce, GoI Tea Board India

🌱 World Environment Day at TRA Tocklai

Today, on World Environment Day, the Tea Research Association came together to plant saplings across our 40-acre campus at Tocklai — a small but lasting commitment to the soil, shade and biodiversity that sustain Assam's tea landscapes.

We were honoured to have Brigadier Yusuf Saify of the Indian Army join the plantation drive, alongside Dr Venkatesan Selvaraj, Director, TRA, and the scientists of Tocklai. Every sapling planted today is an investment in healthier soil, cleaner water and a more resilient future for tea.

Tea landscapes are living ecosystems. Protecting them now is how we protect the leaf — and the environment we all share.

Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.



Department of Commerce, GoI Tea Board India

Happy International Tea Day 🫖

"A cup of tea is a cup of peace “

TRA announces Tech Brew 2026 for the third year on the occasion of International Tea Day on the 21st May 2026.

Students from various institutes, please register by clicking on the QR code. Incase of queries please contact Dr. Bappaditya Kanrar Senior Scientist TRA at +91 877-7707121

This year's observance, under the theme "Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities," will bring together Members and partners to highlight the role of tea in supporting livelihoods, cultural heritage, and sustainable agrifood systems.

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Department of Commerce, GoI Tea Board India

The Tea Research Association ( TRA Tocklai ) extends its warmest congratulations to Suvendu Adhikari on assuming the high office of Chief Minister of West Bengal.

It is with great optimism that we look forward to your stewardship of the State, and we pledge our fullest cooperation and support towards the holistic development and renewed prosperity of the tea industry across the gardens of Darjeeling, Dooars and Terai — a heritage that defines Bengal to the world.

Narendra Modi Piyush Goyal Jitin Prasada Himanta Biswa Sarma Rajesh Agrawal Department of Commerce, GoI Tea Board India