India's Position in World Tea Market

India is in the 4th position in the world tea market.

The estimated amount and value of Darjeeling tea exported during 2012-13 (April 2012 to January 2013) were 3.5 m. kg and Rs. 210 Crores respectively.

The Government has no such information. However, an agency namely Thomson and Reuters has been appointed to monitor and alert the Tea Board regarding any attempt made by any entity to register the Darjeeling word mark and logo mark in any country.

This information was given by the Minister of State of Commerce & Industry, Dr. D. Purandeswari in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

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