Synopsis The complex population of the tea gardens of north east and particularly of Assam baffles many. They are generally known as tea and ex-tea garden population of Assam. But they loathe to be known by their profession. This book speaks of the larger section of this population that has been brought from the Chotanagpur plateau of Bihar. These are tribals with rich cultural, linguistic and social heritage. This book is an attempt to introduce to the outside world the extraordinarily hard working people, their history and culture.