Govt sets up panel to find ways to revive businesses

The Delhi government, on Thursday, formed a 12-member expert committee to explore economic reform measures to help businesses recover from the impact of coronavirus.

The committee will do a comprehensive analysis and make suggestions regarding the measures which should be initiated by various departments, autonomous bodies, local bodies, and MCDs to help people and businesses in this time of Covid-19 pandemic.

The vice chairperson of Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi (DDC), Jasmine Shah, will head this committee. The other members of the committee are commissioners of the labour and industries department, SDMC, special secretary of the environment department, and representatives of various industries including trade, manufacturing, automobile, finance, and hospitality among others.

“The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a devastating economic impact — nationally and in Delhi. By supporting the early opening of the economy and creating a robust health care strategy centred around 5 key measures — widespread testing and isolation, increasing the number of beds, stocking pulse oxymeters and oxygen concentrators, plasma therapy, and survey and screening — the Delhi government has set the ground for economic recovery.

“Through this committee, we look forward to collaborating with key industry representatives and identifying specific additional measures that the government agencies can take to shorten the process of economic recovery,” said Ms Shah.