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The tea Industry of Assam is one of the lead producers of tea employing a large number ofpeople. The labourers, even though forced to migrate from different parts of India,gradually became a part of Assam. But their life is full of untold sufferings andexploitation. Women tea plantation labourers are further suppressed and abused.Moreover, elderly women in tea plantations suffer from various socio-economic problems.Except one time financial benefit, they do not receive further help from the managementafter their retirement which force them to lead a life of neglect and dependency. They oftenbecome victims of abuse and mental trauma. In this scenario, a social worker can help andsupport them in leading a life without depending on other. They can provide guidance,support and help them by linking them to the various government benefits as well asthrough individualized social work practice. This paper is an attempt to understand theissues faced by an elderly woman in tea plantations through a detailed case study. Furtherit presents an example of geriatric social work practice in tea plantations.