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This research explores the socio-economic aspects of the small tea growers in Titabar Subdivision of Jorhat District, Assam. Through the study attempt will be made to understand the local farming, the socioeconomic conditions of the small tea growers and the problems they face in the trading of tea leaves. The economic condition of the people of the study area was insolvent before the advent of small tea plantation. But gradually the socio-economic condition of the people is growing because of the growing ratio of small scale tea plantation. The first-hand data is collected through semi-structured interviews and close observation. For the secondary data previous study in that direction has been consulted. The findings show that the small scale tea plantation plays a significant role in shaping the socio-economic condition of the people of the locality. Though they have to face lots of hurdles in different aspects but it has some significant positive aspects also. Attempt has been made to discuss all the aspects in a descriptive manner.