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Surat’s Valsad, Umbergaon cluster ask for power subsidy

The Valsad and Umbergaon power loom clusters have submitted a representation to the state government for granting of subsidy for electricity tariff on the lines of Maharashtra. The Umbergaon GIDC has 100 textile weaving units employing 15,000 workers directly producing shirting and suiting fabrics. Majority of units have been set up by the Mumbai-based industrialists and now they are facing stiff competition due to low power tariff in Bhiwandi and Tarapur in Maharashtra.

The Federation of Gujarat Weavers Association (FOGWA) has been representing the Gujarat government from the last two months for the reduction of power tariff in the new textile policy. The prime reason for reduction in power tariff is to stop the power loom weavers from shifting base from Surat and South Gujarat to neighbouring Maharashtra. According to industry association, the average per unit electricity tariff for industries in Gujarat comes at Rs 7.10, whereas it is Rs 3.54 per unit in Maharashtra.

 

 
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