Biz establishments seek deadline extension on vaccine diktat in Gujarat

State govt on Thursday came up with a directive for mandatory vaccination of owners and staff of enterprises in 18 districts by June 30, rest of the state by July 10

While many claim to be in advanced stages of vaccinating their staff, industry associations and small and medium business establishments are looking to negotiate the June 30 deadline of vaccinating the staff with the Gujarat government.

The state government on Thursday came up with a directive mandatorily vaccinating proprietors, owners and staff of business establishments in 18 districts by June 30 and the rest of the state by July 10. The directive affects retail and wholesale shops, restaurants and other business establishments involved in B2C activities.

However, several industry associations are of the view that the move, albeit well intentioned, is a