Iran war forces job losses, reverse migration in India’s ceramic hub
Al Jazeera·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Iran-Israel conflict disrupted global fuel supplies, forcing Indian ceramics factories in Morbi, Gujarat to shut down due to propane and natural gas shortages. Over 400,000 workers depend on Morbi's ceramics industry; more than half are migrants from poor Indian states. Workers like Pradeep Kumar lost jobs and returned home to states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Key Entities
MorbiGujaratIran-Israel conflictCeramics industryPradeep KumarUttar PradeshBiharPropaneNatural gas