Call on diamond, textile units operations tomorrow: CM Vijay Rupani

SURAT: The fate of the famed diamond and textile industries of Surat will be decided on Monday, said Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani on Saturday during his day-long visit to the Diamond City. He said the decision will be taken after a detailed discussion with the senior officials.
Surat has seen a spurt in Covid-19 cases over the last few days, with several persons testing positive in Katargam, Varachha and Sarthana localities, which are home to diamond polishing units and textile workers.
The CM visited the city along with deputy CM Nitin Patel, who also holds the health portfolio, and other senior government officials including chief principal secretary K Kailashnathan.
“Our focus is on Surat. Covid-19 cases are on the rise in the diamond and textile sectors. The decision on whether to allow the industries to operate will be taken after a detailed meeting with officials and elected representatives on Monday,” Rupani told media persons in Surat.