The Centre is committed to revive sick tea gardens in the country and a joint effort will be made by it along with state governments, Labour Minister…said…We will do all possible to solve the problems of tea garden labourers in consultation with state governments. We will jointly formulate a strategy to revive sick tea gardens in the country,” he said during Question Hour… The tea industry provides direct employment to approximately 11.22 lakh workers. In addition, about 12.25 lakh workers are engaged in coffee, rubber and cardamom plantations,” he said.