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Gadkari hints at further easing of Covid-19 lockdown in next 15 days

Calls for decentralisation of industrial activity, says relaxation in Delhi and Mumbai it could be difficult

Nitin Gadkari
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Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari

Avishek Rakshit Kolkata
Union minister Nitin Gadkari hinted at further easing of the ongoing lockdown within the next 15 days, in order to revive industrial activity as the country faces dire economic problems owing to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

In a WebEx with the Bharat Chamber of Commerce, Gadkari, union minister of road transport & highways and MSME, said, “In the coming 15 days, this phase will be reduced. By taking preventive measures, we can start moving towards our usual activities although in Delhi and Mumbai it could be difficult”.

Acknowledging the issues in the industry like a looming liquidity crunch as well

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