Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 12: The Department of Industries & Commerce with a view to ensure supply of construction material viz. sand and stone aggregate especially for ongoing Government projects allowed the operation of Stone Crushers in Jammu and Kashmir.
It may be pertinent to note that in pursuance to notification No: 40-3/2020-DM-I(A) Dated: 24-03-2020 of Government of India regarding measures for containment of COVID-19 in the country, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (State Executive Committee) notified Standard Operating Procedure vide order No. 44-JK (DMRR) of 2020 dated 17/4/2020 for regulating activities of industries/industrial/commercial/private establishments in J&K.
As per the above Standard Operating Procedure, projects like development /construction and other works of Industrial estates have been allowed at 3 (c) (v). Brick Kilns in J&K have already been allowed as per point 3 (b) (iv) of the above Standard Operating Procedure. Also vide Government Order No: 42-JK (DMRRR) of 2020 dated 16-04-2020 the Government of J&K has allowed some select additional activities for resumption of construction activities during the lockdown period by the construction departments.
The representatives of Industry have been highlighting the necessity of operation of Stone Crushers for meeting the demand of sand and aggregate. Industries & Commerce Department examined the issues and allowed the Stone Crushers as covered under the above mentioned Government Order to operate subject to fulfillment of all requisite norms as prescribed by the Government of J&K for operation of Stone Crushers.
Director Industries & Commerce, Jammu, Anoo Malhotra and Director Industries & Commerce, Kashmir, Mahmood Ahmad Shah issued separate orders for operation of Stone Crushers in their respective Divisions subject to fulfillment of norms prescribed by the Government of J&K for running such units.
Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, M K Dwivedi expressed hope that with the operation of Stone Crushers, the supply chain of construction activities for development projects shall be ensured. He also emphasized the need for ensuring social distancing and safety measures in the unit premises to avoid violation of the guidelines issued in this regard.
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