Govt. could allow carmakers to resume production

According to a media report, the government of India could allow carmakers to resume production on a limited scale, even as the lockdown to contain the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic is extended.

In addition to automobiles, industries such as textiles and electronic manufacturing could also be allowed to operate during the lockdown. The report states that industries that have sanitation and social distancing norms in place could operate at 20-25% capacity. Also, the companies will have to provide single entry point for workers and transportation or should make arrangements for their stay at the factory.

These suggestions were reportedly made by the secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade in a letter addressed to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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