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Covid-19 scare: Surat diamond hub calls for voluntary closure for a week

Most of the diamond polishing units are largely situated in and around the areas of Katargam and Varachha in Surat which have seen a spike in Covid cases

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The spike in cases in Surat diamond industry comes at a time when the industry has seen roughly 200,000 workers resume work with the industry operating at 50 per cent capacity

Vinay Umarji Ahmedabad

3 min read Last Updated : Jun 23 2020 | 2:50 AM IST

With Covid-19 positive cases rising among its workers, the Surat diamond industry has called for a voluntary closure of units for a week to arrest the outbreak. Industry representatives also met with civic authorities on Monday to chalk out additional norms amidst the fresh outbreak.

In a notification to the diamond polishing unit owners as well as traders, regional chairman of Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and vice president of South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) called for voluntary closure of units for a week.

"Currently, due to the situation arising out of Covid-19 there are

Topics : Coronavirus Lockdown Surat Diamonds Gujarat

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