Ranjana Das, Author at EastMojo

Safe for cup, but what about workers? Assam’s tea pesticide problem

by Ranjana Das September 15, 2026

When we talk about pesticide residues in tea, the argument usually takes place at two ends of the supply chain. At one end is the tea industry, concerned about pest control, production and access to markets. At the other is the consumer, particularly in markets such as the European Union, where food-safety standards are stringent. […]

NFHS-6 shows Northeast India’s gender gains are real, but so are the gaps

by Ranjana Das June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Why Women’s Reservation must work differently for the Northeast

by Ranjana Das and Neha Das April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

Assam’s tea industry at a crossroads: Why wages deserve centre stage

by Nimisha Katakee and Ranjana Das March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Tea growers in Assam villages trained in handmade tea techniques

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Women in tea gardens must be at the centre of Assam elections: Here’s why

by Nimisha Katakee and Ranjana Das March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Assam: Guwahati to host UN meeting on tea in November

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From labour lines to pattas: Why Assam’s tea reform needs careful attention

by Ranjana Das and Nimisha Katakee February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Marginal among the marginalised: ‘Faltu’ workers of Assam’s tea gardens

by Ranjana Das October 2, 2020May 5, 2021