India is one of the leading Economies in the world. Agriculture sector is playing a major role in the economy. This sector is not only feeding the masses of the economy but also provides the valuable employment to many people either directly and indirectly. Tea industry occupies an important place in the plantation sector. Tea is cultivated in many states of our nation and it contributes a lot for the economic progress of the nation. In tea industry, both men and women actively participate in the cultivation, production and processing of tea. The role of women in tea sector cannot be ignored. The researcher has taken up the topic to analyze the economic status of workers in the tea industry with respect to women in the industry. The current study uses primary data for the analysis. The research found that the female workers are more in number than male workers, the saving habit as well as the capacity of the workers is very low and many workers are in debt due to insufficient income to meet their various ends. There is a need for policy framework both at the central and state level to protect the tea industry and the betterment of the working groups in the tea sector.