Once known as India’s “Sheffield,” Howrah’s foundry belt is now grappling with decline. Ageing infrastructure, rising raw material costs, and shrinking orders are pushing MSME units to the brink. Baro Shed in Tikiapara reflects this larger crisis, where thousands still depend on ironwork for survival. Workers say lack of industrial growth and policy support has deepened distress, turning a historic manufacturing hub into a symbol of fading industrial strength. Watch