Bag-making industry hits unprecedented low

For long, Faruq Shah was much sought after for his ability to skillfully cut materials for making bags.Then he started a bag manufacturing unit in partnership. The complications over the roll-out of G

For long, Faruq Shah was much sought after for his ability to skillfully cut materials for making bags. Then he started a bag manufacturing unit in partnership. The complications over the roll-out of Goods and Service Tax (GST) led to its closure. Later came the lockdown and his agonising life came full circle. Bag manufacturers and allied service sectors, including printing and embroidery, are facing an unprecedented low, and without the organised bargaining capacity, they remain largely neglected.