Kolkata’s idol making hub ‘Kumartuli’ facing hardships amid COVID-19

May 14, 2020

Kolkata (West Bengal), May 15 (ANI): The renowned idol making hub of northern Kolkata is facing hardships amid coronavirus lockdown. Kumartuli is a traditional potters’ quarter in northern Kolkata of West Bengal. The city is known for its sculpting prowess, which not only manufactures clay idols for various festivals but also exports them in various countries. There are total 2290 confirmed cases of coronavirus in West Bengal. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 49,219 with 2549 deaths in India.