Tea was first discovered by the Chinese emperor Shen Nong way back in 2732 B.C. Assam region in India is also considered as an origin of tea. Tea is native to Assam & It is a way of life in India. The main Tea harvesting method is plucking. It’s different to picking since tea leaves are carefully plucked without damaging. Females are so skilled in that operation. So they are the ones who are engaged in tea plucking operation. No exception in Assam as well. Have you ever thought about the best tea plucker in Assam ? Here she is. As The Telegraph had reported, Jhalo Orang, 34, winner of the Best Plucker (female) Award in Brahmaputra Valley of Assam. She is a garden worker of Goodricke-owned Orangajuli tea estate in Udalguri and a role model for other garden workers.

Jhalo, was on cloud nine after receiving the award — a citation sponsored by the labour department of the state government — from none other than chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on the occasion of Shramik Kalyan Divas at Kothalgoorie tea estate in Jorhat.

Monica Nag, the estate supervisor of female tea pluckers, mentioned: “A mother of two, Ulo has bravely combated all odds. Her husband Domnick Kujur works at a cinema hall in Chennai. She has sent her sons to convent schools. She does her best at work and never takes leave — come rain or shine. She is a role model for other women pluckers.

“Her day starts at 4 am. After finishing household chores, she comes to the factory at 7am and works till 4 pm. She always wears a smile, reaches on time and cycles to work with 150 other female pluckers of the garden.”

Acknowledging the Assam local government for the award, Jhalo said: “Receiving the award from the chief minister was like a fairy tale. I dressed well for the occasion, unlike other days. My work is my religion. It has fetched me this recognition. My only ambition is to provide good education to my sons and I want at least one of them to serve the estate as a babu.”

“Tea with Nipun” would like to take this opportunity to Congratulate Jhalo for Her Great Achievement ! & Wish Her All The Very Best & Success !

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References

1.Original Post: https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/mother-of-two-gets-best-plucker-award/cid/1722768

2. More About Assam Tea: http://www.teaboard.gov.in/TEABOARDCSM/Ng==