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Brick is one of the primary building materials known to the mankind. The process of manufacturing of brick also has not undergone much change over centuries across the world. The bricks are significant basic material for all kinds of building activities and constitute about 15% of the total building material cost. In Assam burnt clay bricks are mainly used as material for construction since it produces a superior, durable, strong and comfortable physical living environment than other materials. The left bank of river Jia Bharali under Naduar Development Block is dotted with a lot of brick industries since 1985. Most of the industries are continuously producing bricks while some of them have been closed due to some constraints. The basin is thinly populated and there is no any shortage of land which is the major raw material. The brick industries of the basin are still maintaining their fame and bricks are supplied even to the nearby states of N.E. India. The industry is basically dependent on imported skilled labors while local labors are semi-skilled or unskilled. The business is profitable if the cycle completes perfectly and no fuel, climatic or labor problems occur. Most of the farms are developing over the year 2000 at the cost of paddy fields. It is a significant economic activity that leads to loss of top soil of the agricultural fields, the principal raw material. In this study an attempt has been made to find out the problems faced by the owners, workers and environmental problems as well as future prospect of the industry. The study must be helpful to the policy makers and the concerned authorities regarding future development and welfare of the society.