• Swagata Mondal
• Kumarjeet Chatterjee

Since from British period, Jute industries along both side of Hooghly River, plays a significant role in economy of West Bengal and India as well. Though in recent era, due competition with synthetic fibres, the industries are gradually declining, at the same time the increasing concern and awareness for Environment showing new light to this sector. Being a labour intensive industry, it’s essential to have an intense look to the socio-economic condition of the workers as well as to address their problems for a better day. The present study has been done jute mill workers in Hooghly District of West Bengal and the major objective of the study is to identify the present socio-economic status of jute mill workers, their problems and prospect as well. The study has been done on the basis of collecting primary data by conducting survey on 80 jute mill workers along with secondary database. The ultimate analysis reveals that, the socio-economic parameters like housing condition, sanitation; wage rate, education, health facility etc. are not so progressing one. Besides there exist complicated labour and political issues the surely to be addressed.

Jute Mills, Social-Cultural Status, Jute mill workers, Hooghly River

"Geographical Study on Socio-Economic Status of Jute Mill Workers with Special Reference to Hooghly District, West- Bengal", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no.e5-e17, June-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2206402.pdf

"Geographical Study on Socio-Economic Status of Jute Mill Workers with Special Reference to Hooghly District, West- Bengal", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no. ppe5-e17, June-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2206402.pdf