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State lockdowns bite India s $15-billion garment export sector
Karnataka, which accounts for about 20% of the total value of garments exported to overseas markets, has gone into a total lockdown from May 10 till May 24
Vidya S | May 14, 2021 | Updated 16:14 IST
India s $15-billion garment export sector is facing a big blow with more states, including apparel making hubs, going into lockdowns and placing restrictions on industries.
Karnataka, which accounts for about 20% of the total value of garments exported to overseas markets, has gone into a total lockdown from May 10 till May 24. Only industries classified as essential have been allowed to function in the state during the lockdown.
“Due to a lack of oxygen, many hospitals decreased their bed capacity during this period. Otherwise, chaos will ensue if we do not raise our efforts rather than decrease them. I’ve requested that all hospitals raise their bed capacity once more, and I’m hoping for 700 MT of oxygen every day. The number of private hospitals is increasing.
Mr Kejriwal said today that if the central government provides the earmarked 700 tonnes of oxygen per day, his administration “would not let anyone die” from a lack of oxygen.
The centre defended itself by claiming that the Kejriwal government is using the Supreme Court to speak out against it. “An investigation is needed when there is a structural flaw, but it is not directed at elected officials or officers. The people of this country have granted the centre two mandates, and we are really worried. We can’t be solely focused on Delhi “Tushar Mehta, the centre’s Solicitor General, said. The Delhi government was represented by law