India’s salt workers brave brutal heat on Gujarat’s desert plains

Tens of thousands of salt workers in Gujarat, India, are enduring extreme heat conditions to produce salt. Gujarat is responsible for 75% of India's total salt production. These workers labor on the desert plains of Gujarat, facing punishing environmental challenges. The article highlights the difficult circumstances under which this essential commodity is manufactured, emphasizing the human element involved in its production. The focus is on the workers and the harsh environment they operate in to meet national demand.