In red-zone Indore, 200 units get green signal to start operations

INDORE: Aiming to give a thrust to local economy, 200 warehousing units were permitted on Wednesday to open shutters in Indore.
Easing norms in lockdown and following state guidelines to facilitate industries in red and orange zones, district administration has permitted 200 warehousing units at Dewas Naka.
As per the directives from Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion Council Madhya Pradesh, industries in rural areas of red and orange zones outside the containment area can start functioning without seeking permission from the district collector but for urban areas, collector will issue approval for operation.
In Indore urban limits, around 300 industries have received approval from the district administration in consultation with industry department to operate. Most of these industries are located at Sanwer, Palda, Polo Ground and Dewas Naka.
Kumar Purushottam, executive director, Madhya Pradesh Industry Development Corporation (MPIDC) Indore said, "Industries are gradually opening in urban areas of Indore after they assure following proper safety guidelines. Most of the industries allowed to operate within the citylimits are food processing and agricultural allied industries."
Within the city limit, around 78 manufacturing units have resumed production by making lodging arrangements for workers within the factory premises, said Association of Industries Madhya Pradesh (AIMP).
Around 8 export-oriented units were also permitted to start production and exports. Industry participants said these industries are likely to generate around 1,250 employment.
Pramod Dafarai, president, AIMP said, "We are happy that industries are allowed to operate otherwise it would have been difficult for many to get back to work. If industries operate it gives employment and revenue. More industries shall be allowed to open in phased manner." According to the industry department, around 350 industries have become operational in rural areas of Indore region in lockdown.