The Darjeeling Tea Association (DTA) has mounted efforts to increase the production of organic tea so that the majority of the champagne of teas is organically produced by 2010.

In an effort to promote organic farming practices, the Agricultural and Processed Food Exports Development Authority (Apeda) is planning to introduce group certification for the benefit of small farmers.

The traditional variety responded well to organic nutrition and time-tested indigenous farming methods.

Europe, Zambia, India, China reject shipments of American produce that has been genetically modified.