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Centre: Help firms get workers to supply essentials

In a letter to Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs, Consumer Affairs Secretary Pawan Kumar Agarwal stated that several companies have reported difficulties in getting labour.

Consumer Affairs Secretary reiterated the Centre’s stand that food and grocery means all items usually consumed on a day-to-day basis.

The Centre on Sunday asked state governments to help companies that supply essential items and are facing difficulty in getting workers due to the ongoing nationwide lockdown.

In a letter to Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs, Consumer Affairs Secretary Pawan Kumar Agarwal stated that several companies have reported difficulties in getting labour. “Local administration may be advised to facilitate in ensuring availability of labour in factories, warehouses, and transportation and distribution operations of essential food and groceries by appealing to house owners, societies and villagers to allow workers to work,” he wrote.

He reiterated the Centre’s stand that food and grocery means all items usually consumed on a day-to-day basis.

Harikishan Sharma

Harikishan Sharma, Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express' National Bureau, specializes in reporting on governance, policy, and data. He covers the Prime Minister’s Office and pivotal central ministries, such as the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Cooperation, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Rural Development, and Ministry of Jal Shakti. His work primarily revolves around reporting and policy analysis. In addition to this, he authors a weekly column titled "STATE-ISTICALLY SPEAKING," which is prominently featured on The Indian Express website. In this column, he immerses readers in narratives deeply rooted in socio-economic, political, and electoral data, providing insightful perspectives on these critical aspects of governance and society. ... Read More

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