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In the quiet village of Bargharia, in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, a remarkable transformation is taking shape. What was once discarded as useless waste — fish scales and fins — has now become a source of livelihood for several families. For a region that long struggled with unemployment and migration, this shift has brought both economic relief and local pride.

When Waste Became a Source of Income

Bargharia, located under Dhupguri block, was once known for its migrant laborers who had to travel outside the state in search of work. Today, that story has changed. A handful of families in this village have found value in what the world throws away — the remnants of fish.

Each morning, men and women visit nearby fish markets to collect fish scales and fins,

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