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Gujarat withdraws weekly power staggering for industries
The Story in Brief
The Gujarat government has withdrawn the eight-hour weekly power staggering for industries in South Gujarat, a week after it was implemented. The measure, which required factories to face a scheduled power cut from 4pm to midnight one day each week, was rolled back after objections from industrial stakeholders.
Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (DGVCL) said it received government communication to discontinue the plan. The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) welcomed the decision, calling it industry-focused ahead of the Diwali peak season, when textile orders must be completed on tight timelines.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The rollback restores full capacity for Surat's textile, diamond and chemical clusters during Diwali's high-demand period, averting the risk of missed delivery commitments and job disruption that the chamber had flagged. The speed of the reversal, within a week, reflects how quickly organised industry representation can shift state policy on operational issues. With the staggering withdrawn, the next step for factories is to maintain uninterrupted production through the festival season.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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