Amid reports of a possible rise in coronavirus cases in Chhattisgarh, the State Government on Monday decided to shutdown all industrial units barring the essential ones.
An order in this regard was released by the State Government.
“Food processing, medical, drugs and medical equipment units, will be exempted from shutdown,” an official press release issued by the commerce and industries department said.
Also, such industries where production takes place round the clock like iron production from blast furnace, will also not be closed down, it said.
The district collectors have been asked to strictly implement the order. The decision was taken after reports that COVID-19 is fast spreading in the state.
The industrial houses have been asked to pay salaries and allowances to their officers and employees on time during the shutdown period.
The industrial units where continuous production happen must manage work through minimum work-force, it said.
The order further said that essential commodities and services will not be affected. In the meantime, the transport used by industries for moving essential commodities will not be used for public transport in any circumstances.
In case of violation of the order, the industry will have to face legal action.