New Delhi: India's tea production grew by 1.41 per cent to 1,250.49 million Kg in 2016-17 as against 1,233.14 million Kg in the previous year, the commerce ministry today said.
"The tea production has reached highest ever in Indian tea industry," the ministry said in a statement.
The production in North India rose by 34.55 million Kg, an increase of 3.43 per cent of which West Bengal is a major contributor.
On the other hand, South India production decreased by 17.20 million Kg. Tamil Nadu is the major producer in this part of the country.
"The tea production has reached highest ever in Indian tea industry," the ministry said in a statement.
The production in North India rose by 34.55 million Kg, an increase of 3.43 per cent of which West Bengal is a major contributor.
On the other hand, South India production decreased by 17.20 million Kg. Tamil Nadu is the major producer in this part of the country.