Finally, after a lot of struggle, Noida’s RMG industry gets permission to resume operations.
611 units of the city have got the permission to start work, but with certain conditions set by the State Government. Majority of these units are geared up to start their production from tomorrow (8 May).
It is pertinent to mention here that administration staff of the factories was struggling to get permission since last few days, with lot of chaos over the opening of factories.
Lalit Thukral, President, Noida Apparel Export Cluster (NAEC), who played a key role in getting this permission, thanked the State Government and administration and said “We appreciate this support and assure that each factory will follow the Government’s guideline. I assure that administration will continue to support factories,” he said.
Even today there was a rush at the DIC, Greater Noida to get permission; however, the sad part was that social distancing was not being followed.
In a letter issued by Navneet Sehgal, Chief Secretary of the State, it was mentioned, “Due to COVID-19, exporters are not able to fulfil orders and overseas buyers are cancelling orders. It will make the financial problem more severe. Keeping this in view, 611 export units are allowed to start operations with official guidelines.”
As per many exporters, giants like Shahi Exports, Radnik Exports, Global Mode and Accessories, CTA Apparels and other leading apparel exporters, who also have many factories in Noida, got permission for all the units requested by them.
Importantly, there are around 3,000 apparel manufacturing units in Noida and, reportedly, they haven’t been granted permission so far.
