The International Tea Day was first observed on December 15, 2005 in New Delhi, India, led by Centre for Education and Communication (CEC) and in 2006 in Kandy, Sri Lanka, led by Institute for Social Development (ISD).It is an honour that the United Nations has recognised the International Tea Day and, hereafter,it will be observed on May 21 every year.
On the eve of 13th International Tea Day, United Trade Union Congress (UTUC) calls demanding Minimum wages as per 15th ILC and Supreme Court Directives, Housing Rights and Implementation of Labour Laws.