7. Objects of the Fund

The objects of the Fund shall be—

to inculcate and promote the savings habit in, and to improve the economic and social status of, tea small holders ;

to promote necessary investments related to the tea industry ;

to acquire and to develop tea factories and to provide other facilities necessary for the manufacture of the produce of tea small holders ;

to promote and to develop the marketing of the produce of such tea factories ;

to take such steps as may be necessary for the improvement of well being of those who are engaged in the production of tea as small holders.