Surat: Gujarat Dy CM visits rain-hit Pandesara, Millennium Textile market; directs officials to swiftly resolve industrialists' issues
Surat, July 11
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Friday visited the rain-affected Maruti Industrial Estate in Pandesara and the Millennium Textile Market near Kamela Darwaja in Surat to assess the impact of heavy rains, which caused widespread waterlogging in factories and industrial units across the city and nearby industrial areas.
According to an official release from the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office (CMO), during the visit, he interacted with industrialists to understand the losses caused by the heavy rains, the impact on production and business, and the challenges they were facing.
He directed the concerned officials to ensure quick drainage of water, restore essential facilities, and resolve the issues faced by industrialists as early as possible. He remarked that the State Government stands with the affected industrialists and is taking all necessary steps to help industrial activities return to normal at the earliest.
MLA Manubhai Patel, Mayor Mayaben Mavani, District Collector Tejas Parmar, Police Commissioner Wabang Jamir, Municipal Corporation officials, public representatives, and industrialists were present during the visit, a release added.
Earlier, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister distributed financial assistance of Rs 6,800 per family, comprising cash doles, household essentials and clothing assistance, to 2,000 flood-affected families from Ambedkar Nagar, Azad Nagar, Indira Nagar and Rasulabad in Bhatar, Surat, which were severely affected by the recent heavy rains and flooding.
A release said that the Deputy Chief Minister appealed to residents of the flood-affected areas to maintain cleanliness and extend full cooperation to the door-to-door survey being carried out by the administration.
He assured that no affected family would be deprived of assistance and that financial aid would be delivered to every household.
The Deputy Chief Minister highlighted that Surat has once again shown its courage, resilience and unity in the aftermath of the heavy rains. Despite the difficult situation, people stood together and supported one another.
He said the financial assistance of Rs 6,800 per family would provide much-needed support to families, traders and citizens whose belongings and livelihoods had been affected. He added that public representatives and State Government officials are standing with the affected people during this difficult time.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Rs 6,800 per family is a pittance when compared to the losses. For a textile worker in Pandesara, that's maybe a week's wage. But I appreciate the quick response and the distribution effort. The real test will be how fast they can drain the water and restore power. Also, why didn't the civic body clean the drains before monsoon? Always same story...
Surat's resilience is indeed legendary! Every year it floods, and every year people rebuild. The administration's door-to-door survey is a good move. But I hope they also focus on long-term infrastructure. The Millennium Textile Market is a huge commercial hub—waterlogging there affects thousands of jobs. Let's see if the promises translate into action.
I'm an industrialist from Sachin GIDC. Similar problems there. Deputy CM should have visited all areas. But good that Pandesara and Millennium got attention. The compensation is a joke though—my machinery damage is in lakhs. But okay, every little helps. Let's hope the drainage reforms are permanent, not just temporary fixes before elections.
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