The Mangalore Tile industry, once a pillar of South Canara’s economy, is facing a crisis. The shift towards concrete in construction, coupled with labor shortages and rising production costs, has forced many factories to shut down. Despite attempts to revive demand, the few remaining factories are struggling to stay afloat, leaving workers like Sujata anxious about their future.Finding Mangalore tiles in the twilight zone
The Mangalore Tile industry, once a pillar of South Canara’s economy, is facing a crisis. The shift towards concrete in construction, coupled with labor shortages and rising production costs, has forced many factories to shut down. Despite attempts to revive demand, the few remaining factories are struggling to stay afloat, leaving workers like Sujata anxious about their future.
