Task force to resolve food industry issues: Harsimrat Kaur Badal

A SAD spokesperson, in a written statement, said, “Industry representatives said that though directions had been sent to all state governments about the need for allowing the manufacturing and movement of essential items, they were being interpreted in different ways. The representatives said they also faced problems related to factory shutdown, permission to operate warehouses, personnel movement and logistic disruption. They discolsed that required labour was not available for smooth manufacturing and that there was a shortage of transport also. They also urged that ‘kirana stores’ be allowed to open across the country to ensure the forward linkage”.

As per the spokesperson, Harsimrat said she would take up the suggestion to treat labour working in food industry on the pattern of frontline workers and be given an insurance cover of Rs 50 lakh.