Social Work Interventions and Socio-Economic Conditions of Women Tea Labourers in Areas near Goreswar of Baksa District, Assam (Bodoland Territorial Council): An Empirical Study.

Women tea labourers constitute a vital yet marginalized segment of the informal workforce in Assam, particularly within the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). Despite their substantial contribution to plantation-based and allied economic activities, women tea labourers continue to experience low wages, employment insecurity, inadequate access to welfare schemes, and limited health and social security coverage. Social work, as a professional discipline, plays a crucial role in addressing these challenges through empowerment-oriented interventions, community organization, capacity building, and policy advocacy. The present study examines the socio-economic conditions of women tea labourers residing in selected areas near Goreswar of Baksa District, Assam, and analyses the role of social work interventions in improving their livelihoods and overall well-being. The study is based on primary data collected from 50 women tea labourers through structured interviews and focus group discussions, supported by secondary sources. The findings reveal persistent economic vulnerability, uneven access to welfare benefits, and the positive impact of social work initiatives such as Self-Help Groups (SHGs), awareness programmes, and skill development activities. The study recommends strengthened policy support, enhanced social work engagement, improved health and social security measures, and continuous research and monitoring for sustainable empowerment.