Lockdown: Chhattisgarh units reluctant to restart with state's riders

They say arranging transport and masks for workers is impractical, point out government's reluctance to provide power tariff exemption

Industrialists in Chhattisgarh are apprehensive about the terms and conditions put forth by the state government in allowing them to reopen their units in case the lockdown is extended.

The state government is willing to start the medium, small and micro enterprises (MSMEs) as such as move will ensure employment and supply of essential commodities. The directorate of industry on April 12 issued a letter containing the Dos and don’ts of the approval and sought the opinion of the industrial community.

The industrialists discussed the issue and have reportedly been reluctant to restart their units with the riders put by the state