a)    Agro-techniques: 

• Plantation management
• Standardization of technology for organic tea cultivation
• Standardization of technology for organic tea processing
• Farm mechanization
• Integrated nutrient management

b)    Plant Protection:

   Integrated pest management (IPM) through:

a)  bio-pesticide management

b) Locating resistance/tolerance in tea strains

c) Cultural practices

B. PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

• Standardization of different processing variables like withering, rolling, fermentation and drying for retention of better flavour in Kangra tea
• Blending of different seasons for uniform quality of Kangra tea during the whole year
• Designing and fabrication of tea machinery (Roller, roaster, withering trough and drier) for small tea growers
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C. EXTENSION

• Organization of trainings, demonstrations and exposure visits for planters
• Organization of adaptive trials
• Extension planting
• Rejuvenation and replanting in abandoned and neglected tea gardens
• Popularization of Kangra tea