On International Tea Day, Cairn brought together changemakers, industry voices and community leaders in a thought-provoking webinar titled ‘Driving Change with Cairn: Clean Energy & the Future of Assam Tea’. Set against the backdrop of India’s largest tea producing region, the conversation explored how Assam’s deeply rooted tea traditions can evolve through cleaner energy and modern solutions.
The session delved into the pressing challenges posed by climate change and how Assam’s tea sector must adapt through innovation and resilience. A key focus of the dialogue was Cairn’s ongoing
partnership with Assam Gas Company Limited (AGCL), which has been supplying clean natural gas to
tea estates since 2023. This initiative is gradually replacing coal-based systems with a more sustainable
alternative reducing emissions, lowering operational costs and enabling a more efficient, sustainable
production process across the region’s iconic tea gardens.
Panelists included Ranjan Trivedi, Regional Head – North East, Cairn; Roopak Goswami, an independent
journalist known for his work on tea, welfare and development; and Rakhi Saika, Director of Arin Tea
Pvt. Ltd. Their insights painted a compelling picture of a future where Assam’s iconic tea gardens flourish
not just through tradition, but through transformation. As the conversation unfolded, one thing was clear:
when technology and heritage come together with purpose, change is not only possible, it’s already
brewing.
Contributed by Wellverse Team
