Pragyan Roy, founder of Riverbeki Tea from Assam, will showcase his tea at Rashtrapati Bhavan during the Amrit Udyan event, highlighting Assam’s tea culture on a national stage.
GUWAHATI: In a moment of pride for Assam, Pragyan Roy, the founder of Riverbeki Tea, has been invited to put up a stall at Rashtrapati Bhavan during the Amrit Udyan Winter Annual Edition 2025. This event points to the increasing acceptance of Assam’s tea on a national platform.
Coming from Sorbhog, Assam, Riverbeki Tea has been acknowledged for its superior quality tea products and was featured in India’s One District One Product Program, an initiative launched by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma under Advantage Assam 2.0.
Pragyan Roy made a drastic career shift, leaving behind 18 years of corporate experience to focus on propagating the authentic Assam tea experience across India through his brand. His dedication to quality and authenticity has resonated with tea enthusiasts.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his pride in Roy’s achievement through a post on X, stating, “From Sorbhog to Amrit Udyan—Pragyan Roy left 18 years of corporate experience to spread the authentic Assam tea experience throughout India. His tea has now made it to Rashtrapati Bhavan where he has been invited to put up a stall. Truly Inspirational!”
Rashtrapati Bhavan food court event is likely to draw lots of tourists who will get the chance to enjoy the rich flavor and heritage of tea culture in Assam. This invitation is a steppingstone for the tea industry of Assam and for its representation at a national forum.
