THE GOAN NETWORK
VASCO
The Goa State Industries Association (GSIA) on Wednesday welcomed the 4-day lockdown announced by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant from Thursday night to Monday morning.
In a press note, GSIA President Damodar Kochkar said the association appreciates the decision of the chief minister to keep all essential services, including grocery shops, open so that there is no panic rush to buy essential commodities.
"Also, kitchens and restaurants are kept open for home delivery of food which will be great relief for home-bound elderly people. As suggested by us earlier, the chief minister has kept industrial activity out of the purview of the lockdown.”
“The industry was just on its way of recovery and a further lockdown would have killed industrial growth. Besides, many companies have just received some orders and the products have to be supplied within the time-frame.”
“Closure of manufacturing activity will be disastrous to the State's economy. The industry assures the government that it will abide by all Covid-related SOPs," said Kochkar.
