The Tocklai Tea Research Institute (formerly Tocklai Experimental Station) was established in 1911, at a site near the River Tocklai in Jorhat, Assam.
The initial construction of a laboratory and two bungalows was funded by the tea industry, subsidised by the national government of India, and the Indian states of Assam and Bengal.
The beginning of a new era of tea research in India was marked by the establishment of the Scientific Department of Indian Tea Association (ITA) in the year 1900.
This was consolidated with the creation of the Tocklai Experimental Station in 1911.
The formation of the Tea Research Association (TRA) in 1964 with Tocklai at the centre of all activities further expanded the horizon of tea research to cover the entire Northeast India.
Research on all aspects of tea cultivation and processing is carried out at the Tocklai Tea Research Institute, Jorhat, the oldest and the largest research station of its kind in the world.
Transfer of technology to its member estates is carried out through its advisory network covering 1,076 tea estates occupying 341,049 hectares (1,317 sq mi) of land spread over The South Bank, North Bank, Upper Assam, Cachar, Tripura, Dooars, Darjeeling and Terai.
Tocklai has its regional R & D Centre at Nagrakata, West Bengal.
The present Chairman of TRA is Mr PK Bezboruah.
Tocklai is the oldest and the largest Tea research institute in the world.
It is a pioneer in the research and development of tea and an innovator in providing extension services to the tea industry.Training sessions are held for people intersted in joning tea research. best time to visit the place, Field training cum demonstration programme for Small Tea Growers under the aegis of Tocklai and Tea Directorate, Govt. of Assam
Tea Research Association popularly known as TRA Tocklai looks after the research and development needs of the Indian tea industry.
It carries out and promotes research on tea with the principal objective of improving overall productivity and quality.
It is a pioneer in the research and development on tea and an innovator in providing extension services to the tea industry.
Research on all aspects of tea cultivation is carried out at Tocklai Tea Research Institute, Jorhat, Assam and at North Bengal R&D Centre, Nagrakata, West Bengal.
The increase in productivity from 424 kg/ha in 1900 to about 2153 kg/ha (2017) is a reflection of the impact that Tocklai has had on the tea industry.
TRA’s extensive advisory network offers extension services to 1076 tea estates, covering 3,41,049 hectares of land, spread over the Jorhat, Thakurbari, Dibrugarh, Cachar, Agartala, Nagrakata, Darjeeling, Terai, Itanagar and Umsing in Meghalaya .
Membership is voluntary and open to the tea industry, small tea growers, bought tea leaf factories and companies dealing with tea related products.
School children often visit Tocklai for their dose of ‘tea-knowledge.’ Because of its proximity to the city’s schools, it’s included as one of the field-trips planned for their students. Almost every week, there’s a group visiting Tocklai and the scientists happily show them around. Best time to visit the place. Pleasant climate during the season is apt for sightseeing in Jorhat. The best season to visit Jorhat is the winter season. The temperature remains comfortable and is apt for sightseeing. The best months to visit are October, November, January and March.Timings-8.00 AM -6PM
The initial construction of a laboratory and two bungalows was funded by the tea industry, subsidised by the national government of India, and the Indian states of Assam and Bengal.
The beginning of a new era of tea research in India was marked by the establishment of the Scientific Department of Indian Tea Association (ITA) in the year 1900.
This was consolidated with the creation of the Tocklai Experimental Station in 1911.
The formation of the Tea Research Association (TRA) in 1964 with Tocklai at the centre of all activities further expanded the horizon of tea research to cover the entire Northeast India.
Research on all aspects of tea cultivation and processing is carried out at the Tocklai Tea Research Institute, Jorhat, the oldest and the largest research station of its kind in the world.
Transfer of technology to its member estates is carried out through its advisory network covering 1,076 tea estates occupying 341,049 hectares (1,317 sq mi) of land spread over The South Bank, North Bank, Upper Assam, Cachar, Tripura, Dooars, Darjeeling and Terai.
Tocklai has its regional R & D Centre at Nagrakata, West Bengal.
The present Chairman of TRA is Mr PK Bezboruah.
Tocklai is the oldest and the largest Tea research institute in the world.
It is a pioneer in the research and development of tea and an innovator in providing extension services to the tea industry.Training sessions are held for people intersted in joning tea research. best time to visit the place, Field training cum demonstration programme for Small Tea Growers under the aegis of Tocklai and Tea Directorate, Govt. of Assam
Tea Research Association popularly known as TRA Tocklai looks after the research and development needs of the Indian tea industry.
It carries out and promotes research on tea with the principal objective of improving overall productivity and quality.
It is a pioneer in the research and development on tea and an innovator in providing extension services to the tea industry.
Research on all aspects of tea cultivation is carried out at Tocklai Tea Research Institute, Jorhat, Assam and at North Bengal R&D Centre, Nagrakata, West Bengal.
The increase in productivity from 424 kg/ha in 1900 to about 2153 kg/ha (2017) is a reflection of the impact that Tocklai has had on the tea industry.
TRA’s extensive advisory network offers extension services to 1076 tea estates, covering 3,41,049 hectares of land, spread over the Jorhat, Thakurbari, Dibrugarh, Cachar, Agartala, Nagrakata, Darjeeling, Terai, Itanagar and Umsing in Meghalaya .
Membership is voluntary and open to the tea industry, small tea growers, bought tea leaf factories and companies dealing with tea related products.
School children often visit Tocklai for their dose of ‘tea-knowledge.’ Because of its proximity to the city’s schools, it’s included as one of the field-trips planned for their students. Almost every week, there’s a group visiting Tocklai and the scientists happily show them around. Best time to visit the place. Pleasant climate during the season is apt for sightseeing in Jorhat. The best season to visit Jorhat is the winter season. The temperature remains comfortable and is apt for sightseeing. The best months to visit are October, November, January and March.Timings-8.00 AM -6PM
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