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Guwahati tea auction nets ₹2.26 crore for Assam flood relief
A charity tea auction at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre has raised over ₹2.26 crore for flood relief efforts in Assam. The event combined auction proceeds with additional contributions to bolster support for affected communities.
LSN India ·
The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre hosted a special charity event that generated substantial funds for Assam's flood relief operations. The auction itself raised ₹1.61 crore through the sale of tea lots, demonstrating continued support from the industry for disaster response initiatives.
Additional contributions totalling ₹65 lakh were mobilised alongside the auction proceeds, bringing the cumulative fundraising effort to ₹2.26 crore. The combined total underscores the collaborative effort between tea traders, buyers, and donors to assist communities impacted by flooding in the state.
The Assam region has been grappling with recurring flood challenges that impact livelihoods and infrastructure. Charity initiatives such as the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre event have become an important mechanism for channelling resources toward relief and rehabilitation efforts in flood-affected areas.