Continuous lockdowns may have adverse impact on livelihood of many: KCC&I

Srinagar : Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCC&I) on Friday said that though Covid-19 positive cases continue to spike across Jammu and Kashmir and the government in order to contain the virus spread continues with weekend lockdowns, but fresh lockdowns, however, have again adversely impacted the livelihood of daily wagers and businesses community.
Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad, President, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCC&I) in a statement issued on Friday urged the administration to keep the livelihood of the business community in mind before taking any future decision and tackle the situation in consultation with traders | industry| business community.
“As the successive pandemic triggered lockdowns have wreaked havoc on economy, after the receding of second wave, the businesses had started to resuscitate but much to the dismay of stakeholders, the lockdown came again to haunt, said thde KCC&I President, adding therein that the years of lockdowns have pushed Business Community to the wall and they are reeling under tremendous stress and only stability they have been staring is financial instability.
“The government according to President should ensure that people adhere to COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and the protocol is followed strictly” , said the KCC& I President, adding that lockdowns cannot be the first solution or perhaps are not solution as it does more harm than good.
Reiterating that the business community ensures support to the administration in implementing proper Covid protocol, the KCC&I President however said that “ In times like these, when the financial instability is marring the community, we appeal government to come out with certain packages for the business community in the prevailing circumstances” .
Sheikh AshiqAhmad , President, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industries urged Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to intervene and demanded a “financial sustenance package” for the businesses community.