VOICED: Mumbai's washermen fear rise of the machines

The video explores the century-old Kobe Cart, known as the world's largest laundry, where workers like Prem have been washing clothes for generations. Despite the backbreaking work, they earn only $7 a day. However, technological advancements and India's growing economy threaten this traditional livelihood, as machines become more affordable. The community fears displacement and loss of income, with modernization posing a significant threat to their existence. Prem, whose family has been part of this tradition for decades, acknowledges the inevitability of progress but worries about the future.

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