Workers of umbrella-making units in Kerala find the going tough due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Hindu
Unavailability of required materials coupled with a lack of demand have hit manufacturing units, especially small-scale units and individuals involved in umbrella-making, hard
Every year, the demand for umbrellas shoots up ahead of the monsoon in June, which coincides with the reopening of schools in the State. Salija N.S. (37) of Muhamma in Alappuzha district used to get bulk orders for stitching umbrella canopies in April and May from Marari Marketing Ltd, a company owned by Kudumbashree neighbourhood groups, which sells umbrellas under the brand name 'Maari'.More Related News
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