Tea Board puts revised factory licensing guidelines on hold
In short
The Tea Board has paused revised factory licensing guidelines after tea manufacturers in Coonoor protested. They objected to a notification that restricted fresh applications for new tea factories.
What the reporting says
The Tea Board has put revised factory licensing guidelines on hold after tea manufacturers in Coonoor protested against a notification restricting fresh applications for new tea factories. The reported concern was over limits on setting up new factories.
Why it matters
The Tea Board put revised factory licensing guidelines on hold after tea manufacturers in Coonoor protested a notification that restricted fresh applications for new tea factories. The move suggests the board responded to industry pushback over licensing rules.