A high-level review led by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi in Surat evaluated gas supply, worker welfare, and industrial operations in South Gujarat amid the West Asia crisis. The meeting at the Integrated Command and Control Centre involved representatives from industrial associations in Surat, Ankleshwar, Vapi, and Bharuch, alongside senior state officials.
Discussions centered on gas availability, production continuity, and worker arrangements in key industrial clusters. Sanghavi assured that the state currently possesses ample essential supplies like gas, petrol, and diesel, managed in line with central government directives. He emphasized expediting piped natural gas connections and extending them to areas near main pipeline networks.
District Supply Officer Darshan Shah detailed LPG supply to various sectors, including domestic users, educational institutions, hospitals, and industries. Post-meeting, Sanghavi mentioned the establishment of industrial and community kitchens by industrial bodies in South Gujarat to ensure workers’ well-being and dispel distress caused by rumors.
Industry representatives highlighted operational concerns during the meeting. Nikhil Madrasi from the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry mentioned the review by Deputy Chief Minister Sanghavi and government officials, focusing on maintaining uninterrupted production and addressing gas supply challenges through alternative solutions.
Ashok Jirawala of the All Gujarat Textile Federation noted the collaborative meeting called by the Deputy Chief Minister to address industry issues amid the crisis. The coordination between the state government and industry bodies continues to secure stable supply chains and uninterrupted industrial activities in the region.
