Assam tea body welcomes proposal for AI-driven, blockchain-based auctioning system

Guwahati, Mar 11 The North East Tea Association on Tuesday welcomed the Assam budget's proposal for an AI-driven, blockchain-based tea auctioning system in the state. "The proposal in the state budget presented on Monday for an AI-driven, blockchain-based tea auctioning system is an excellent initiative and we welcome this step of the government," NETA advisor Bidyananda Barkakoty said on Tuesday. According to the budget proposal, the Assam government will work with tea industry stakeholders to introduce India's first AI-driven, blockchain-based tea auctioning system to enhance transparency and efficiency. The former vice chairman of the Tea Board of India further said that NETA is also happy over the extension given to the exemption of green leaf cess for another two years.