Tamil Nadu Allows Operations in 17 Industrial Estates From Monday

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has permitted 17 industrial estates situated in Covid-19 non-containment zones to start functioning from May 25 onwards, subject to certain conditions. Also Read – Show QR Code to Airlines: Tamil Nadu Comes up With ‘Aarogya Setu-Like’ Platform For Domestic Flyers From Tomorrow

In a statement issued here, the government said 17 industrial estates including those in the city like the ones in Guindy and Ambattur can restart operations. Also Read – After Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, West Bengal Says No to Domestic Flights From Tomorrow | Will Tickets be Cancelled?

The government said the units in the industrial estates can restart operations with 25 per cent workforce subject to conditions like wearing masks, maintaining social distance and thermal screening of the staff. Also Read – Domestic Flight Resumption: Don’t Start Before May 31, Tamil Nadu Urges Centre

The government said workers from containment zones cannot come to work. The industrial estates in Ambattur and Guindy are some of the oldest in the state housing various units.