Village Youths Thrive: Nandakumar's Marble Idol Industry Creates Jobs, Boosts Economy

• Nandakumar, Purba Medinipur, sees village youths earning significant profits in marble idol making, leaving traditional jobs.
• Artisans craft various sculptures, including eminent personalities' statues, from Rajasthan marble using traditional tools and machines.
• The industry has eradicated unemployment in villages like Kolsor, Puyada, Jhautala, and Bohichberia, providing financial independence.
• Idols are supplied across India (Assam, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh) and internationally (Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh).
• An artisan can earn 20,000-25,000 rupees monthly, with demand for marble idols increasing daily, attracting new talent.