At least 30% of manufacturing and other industries/establishments, located largely in rural areas of Karnataka, would become operational from April 20, Major and Medium Industries Minister Jagadish Shettar told The Hindu. As the second phase of the national lockdown began from Wednesday, the Centre issued fresh guidelines to all States to permit some industries, with riders, to operate after April 20. About 2.25 lakh industries located in rural areas of the State would be permitted to run from April 20. Hubs such as Peenya industrial area, Kamakshipalya industrial area, and Rajajinagar industrial area are all located in the Bengaluru City Corporation limits. “Karnataka’s Industries Department has been in touch with the Centre on the necessity of resuming industrial activities to revive the economy, which has been witnessing slow growth.

Source: The Hindu April 15, 2020 17:03 UTC