The Tea Board of India, established on 1st April 1954, is a state agency under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It was formed to promote the cultivation, processing, and domestic trade as well as export of tea from India. The board provides financial and technical assistance for tea cultivation, aids in research and development, and works to improve tea quality. The Tea Board also plays a role in the welfare of plantation workers and their families, and it oversees the collection and maintenance of statistical data related to the tea industry.