Swastick Sen Chowdhury , Amit Das , & Mir Ahammad Ali
1.2.3 Bhatter College, Dantan, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India.
[Article History: Received: 24 August 2023. Revised: 12 Sept 2023. Accepted: 15 Sept 2023. Published: 21 Sept 2023]
Abstract
West Bengal’s Dantan hamlet, in the Paschim Medinipur district, is well-known for its in-house antique smithy cottage industry. The industry, which was once a source of pride and respect for the community, is now in a dangerously decayed condition. The goal of the paper is to examine the nature of the industry and the potential causes of its endangerment. To carry out the research, a primary survey based on a questionnaire and interview method is undertaken on five sample industries that were purposefully chosen. Analysis of the results is done, and ideas or enhancements for the rebirth of this smithy operation are discussed.
Keywords: Smithy Cottage Industry, Income, Expenditure, Employment.
Sustainable Development Goals: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure