<h1>Tea Plantation Workers in Assam and Tamil Nadu Protected by Plantation Labour Act, 1951 for Better Living Conditions.</h1> Workers in tea plantations in Assam and Tamil Nadu, often on short-term contracts, are protected under the Plantation Labour Act, 1951, which mandates provisions such as housing, sanitation, medical care, and education for laborers. Additional safeguards include limits on work hours, weekly holidays, and benefits like maternity leave. Other protective laws include the Workmen's Compensation Act, Payment of Gratuity Act, and Maternity Benefit Act. A Modified Personal Accident Insurance Scheme was introduced in 2008. The Tea Board supports worker welfare through the Human Resource Development Scheme, offering aid for healthcare, education, and infrastructure in tea areas.