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.