Uluberia Jute Mill Shuts Down in Howrah, Workers Devastated

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News18•20-01-2026, 16:06
Uluberia Jute Mill Shuts Down in Howrah, Workers Devastated
- •Premchand Jute Mill in Chengail, Uluberia, has been locked, leaving numerous workers jobless.
- •This closure follows a recent work suspension notice at Bharat Jute Mill in Dasnagar, Howrah, affecting 50 workers.
- •The mill management cited unprofitability, lack of modernization, inadequate production, and rising raw material costs as reasons for closure.
- •The closure has caused widespread distress among workers and their families, who depend on the mill for their livelihood.
- •Changing consumer tastes and modernization are impacting traditional mills, leading to closures across the region.
Why It Matters: Another jute mill closure in Howrah leaves workers jobless, highlighting challenges faced by traditional industries.
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