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Kumartuli In Transition: Socioeconomic Challenges, Infrastructural Gaps, And Environmental Impacts In Kolkata’s Heritage Artisan Hub

Author(s) Dr. Ranita Ghosh, Dipanwita Maiti
Country India
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Kumartuli, the historic potters’ quarter of North Kolkata, is internationally renowned for its traditional idol-making, especially for Durga Puja. Despite its cultural prominence, the locality faces acute socioeconomic, infrastructural, and environmental challenges. This study examines the interlinked issues of declining artisan livelihoods, inadequate civic amenities, and ecological degradation caused by evolving production practices. Primary surveys, field observations, and literature reviews reveal that generational artisans predominantly from marginalized communities struggle with seasonal income, gender disparities, limited institutional support, and unsafe working conditions. Rapid urbanization and market pressures have accelerated the shift from sustainable, natural materials such as Ganga clay and organic dyes to non-biodegradable and toxic alternatives like Plaster of Paris, synthetic paints, and plastic decorations. These changes, combined with inefficient waste management, poor drainage, and immersion practices, have significantly polluted the Hooghly River and degraded surrounding ecosystems. Stakeholder perceptions indicate high awareness of environmental risks but low adoption of eco-friendly practices due to high costs, low consumer demand, and inadequate policy enforcement. The study underscores the urgent need for integrated interventions that combine heritage conservation, environmental management, and socioeconomic empowerment. Recommendations include promoting affordable sustainable materials, improving civic infrastructure, enforcing environmental regulations, and fostering community-led initiatives to ensure Kumartuli’s survival as both a cultural landmark and a model of sustainable urban heritage.
Keywords Keywords: Pollution, Eco-friendly Infrastructure, Heritage, Production cost, Sustainable materials
Published In Volume 17, Issue 1, January-June 2026
Published On 2026-04-12
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