Some industrial units in Kolhapur MIDC yet to start operations

KOLHAPUR: Though the government has granted permission to industrial units and business activities in the district to operate during the third phase of the lockdown, many have not started operations in the MIDC area.
While some industrial units have started their operations, most of them are busy cleaning their units and are carrying out maintenance activities.Most of the industries are yet to operate to their full capacity.
D S Ingale, regional officer of MIDC, Kolhapur, said, “Till Wednesday evening, 4,010 industrialists from Kolhapur had applied online seeking approval to start operations. We are processing the applications fast and are ensuring that they get all the necessary permission to resume work.”
MIDC, Pune, is yet to start its operations with full capacity. Orders are sent from Pune MIDC to the Kolhapur MIDC for completion. With no provision to export the material and the sealed inter-state borders, industrialists in Pune MIDC prefer to seek permission but not start operations. Many plants have opened to carry out pre-production activities.
“Industrialists are battling to address issues such as relaxation in GST, service tax to units in MIDC, salaries of employees through provident fund, package to MSME sector and granting loan and lower interest rate which will help in reviving the industrial activities,” Sanjay Shete, chairman of Kolhapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) said.