Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar: In large assistance for traders and industrial units, the state government on Wednesday extends the time limit for mandatory employee vaccination in factories and shops.
The initial deadline of June 30 has now been suspended until July 10.
The government’s decision came after a series of representations by the trade and industry associations quoted severe Covid vaccine deficiencies.
Deputy Minister of the Head of Nitin Patel said, “Tekpat by CM, the core committee to control the spread of Covid in the country has decided to extend the deadline for mandatory vaccination of commercial staff and trading companies and other companies from 30 to July 10.
Following the government’s dictation to close all companies Where staff were not vaccinated, the vaccination center saw an unprecedented hurries, which caused a lack of vaccines.
The government also encourages to vaccinate all staff in MSMEs and other industrial units.
While the country has extended the deadline, the 10-day window does not seem enough Realistic to vaccinate all stakeholders, especially when the lack of proven vaccine.
“In all industries in Gujarat, 60% of senior staff and executive staff have not been vaccinated while 80% of the workforce has also not been vaccinated.
The 10-day window is not enough to achieve this.
Therefore, we will make a strong representation before the government to focus on stakeholder vaccination, “said Pathik Patwari, Secretary, Chamber of Commerce and Gujarat Industry (GCCI).