Radio to TV, Now Smartphones: East Medinipur Repairman's Fight for Survival

• Swapan Rana, a repairman from Patashpur, East Medinipur, faces an existential crisis due to evolving technology.
• He successfully transitioned from repairing radios to televisions as technology advanced, adapting his skills.
• The rise of smart TVs with complex issues and customers opting for replacements has significantly reduced his work.
• Smartphones, offering all entertainment at one's fingertips, have drastically cut the demand for TV repairs.
• Swapan's income has plummeted, leaving him distraught about his future and the survival of his traditional craft.

Why It Matters: Traditional repairmen like Swapan Rana struggle to survive amidst rapid technological shifts and smartphone dominance.