
To revitalize the Tea Industry Financing, PNB has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative called the “Dedicated Tea Cell” at ZO Kolkata. This innovative venture was inaugurated by Sh. P. Mahendar, the Zonal Manager, with the esteemed presence of Sh. Puskar Kumar Tarai, DZM, Kolkata, Sh. Sandeepan Acharya, Circle Head, Kolkata (West), and Sh. Bijan K Mishra MCC Head, Kolkata.
PNB has consistently been at the forefront of providing financial support to the Tea Industry, positioning itself as the bank of choice for numerous tea entrepreneurs engaged in both domestic and export operations.

Government Initiatives for Tea Industry
The financial assistance for the Tea sector under the ‘Tea Development & Promotion Scheme’ has been increased by 82% from Rs. 290.81 crores to Rs.528.97 crore for the next 2 financial years (2024-25 and 2025-26).
A range of incentives are planned to be provided to small tea growers by mobilizing them into SHGs and FPOs. Setting up of 800 SHGs and 330 FPOs has been envisaged in the next 2 financial years with an increased assistance of Rs 105.5 Cr compared to 40 SHGs & 8 FPOs previously planned with an assistance of Rs 2.7 Cr. This will increase coverage of small tea growers from 1000 to more than 30,000 in the next two years. The assistance is aimed to increase their productivity and quality, greater value addition and thereby greater price realization.