Chouhan announces slew of steps to revive economic activities

Extending working hours in

industrial units and allowing shops to stay open for longer hours are among a slew of measures announced by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday to revive economic activities stalled by the coronavirus outbreak.

Chouhan said shop timings are being increased and they will be allowed to remain open from 6 am to 12 midnight and shift duration in industrial units is being extended from present 8 hours to 12 hours.

In addition, Chouhan announced several reforms for industries and in labour laws, which he claimed, will boost industrial activities, increase job opportunities, encourage fresh investments and safeguard the interest of labourers.

Chouhan said the worldwide coronavirus pandemic has adversely impacted the economy and long-drawn lockdown period has slowed business activities.

Now, the situation is gradually coming back to normal and Madhya Pradesh has also resumed economic activities, he said.

The CM informed that .