"Pradeep Kumar, a worker in Morbi's ceramics industry, lost his job due to a global fuel crisis triggered by geopolitical tensions, highlighting the industry's vulnerability to external factors."
"The ceramics industry in Morbi, which employs over 400,000 people, is heavily reliant on propane and natural gas, making it susceptible to supply disruptions."
"Many workers, including Kumar, are migrants from poorer states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, and their return home reflects the dire economic conditions they face."
The ceramics industry in Morbi, Gujarat, has been significantly impacted by a global fuel crisis, resulting in factory closures and layoffs. Workers like Pradeep Kumar, who had worked in the industry for seven years, lost their jobs due to a shortage of propane and natural gas. Morbi is a crucial center for ceramics in India, employing over 400,000 people, many of whom are migrants from poorer states. The situation has forced workers to return to their home states, fearing a repeat of the hardships faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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