Beedi industry allowed to operate in interest of lakhs of workers

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, May 14, 2021:        Assistant Labour Commissioner of the district has  said that   the beedi industry has been allowed to function  by strictly adhering to Covid guidelines. It may be recalled here that the DK District in-charge Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary had recently convened a meeting of the beedi manufacturers of Dakshina Kanna and Udupi districts considering the  hardships faced by over 4 lakh people in the twin districts who depend on beedi industry for their livelihood and are at a loss owing to the existing lockdown.

 

The Assistant Labour Commissioner said the  Beedi industry can function but should ensure there is no violation of the Covid guidelines.

The Commissioner said the  contractors,label workers and other office staff  in limited numbers can visit their offices and factories  and resume transportation of raw materials.