Evaluating the Role of Shuttlecock Manufacturing for Local Sustainable Economy in Jaduberia, West Bengal
摘要
Badminton is a popular international sport. The main component of this game is the shuttlecockShuttlecock. From the onset of independence, Bengal started its journey of shuttlecock making at JaduberiaJaduberia in the Uluberia sub-division of the Howrah district with very few peasantsPeasant. It is the onlyShuttlecock manufacturing shuttlecock manufacturingManufacturing hub in all of India where specialized craftsmenCraftsmen produce hand-made shuttlecocksShuttlecock. The main raw materials needed for making shuttlecock are duck feathers and hen feathers. However, the cost of raw materials is increasing and quality is decreasing day by day. The traditional craftsmenCraftsmen with their old manufacturing techniques are not able to stay in the competition with machine-made long life and cheaper shuttlecock which are China and Japanese-made. Above all, the Covid pandemic affected this industry intensively. Now, the industry is struggling to keep up its existence. The paper wants to focus on the present situation of the industry and the socioeconomic condition of the people associated with this business.