Govt. wants cement prices cut

The Tamil Nadu authorities held a gathering with cement producers on decreasing prices in order that the persons are not affected, Industries Minister Thangam Thennarasu stated on Wednesday.

Speaking to reporters right here, he stated within the subsequent few days, the federal government would meet different stakeholders within the development materials trade.

Answering a query on the rise within the prices of development supplies, Mr. Thennarasu stated {that a} assembly was held with the cement producers earlier this week on the instruction of the Chief Minister.

“We have referred to the cement prices in other Southern States, such as Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, and asked the manufacturers how the prices here were so high and told them that they should not affect the people and construction activities. They have said they would give a good answer soon…,” he stated.

A gathering with metal producers can be held quickly, he stated. “This government is keen that people should not be affected, especially during the pandemic.”

‘Industries will open’

Asked about the opportunity of new industries arising in Tamil Nadu, he stated the lockdown was nonetheless in power, and industries would open items after it’s lifted. “Some have already expressed interest in starting new businesses. There are some who are at the stage of signing memoranda of understanding. Once the lockdown is lifted, we will continue the signing of memoranda of understanding,” he stated.

As for industries making merchandise required to deal with COVID-19, he stated, “Many companies have responded to our invitation for expression of interest in the production of oxygen. They have sought an extension of the deadline. We have extended it to May-end.”

Mr. Thennarasu, who additionally takes care of archaeology, stated the seventh section of excavations was below manner at Keezhadi in Sivaganga district, the place vital objects reflecting the wealthy lives of historical Tamils had been found. Recalling his current go to to the location, he stated steps had been being taken to assemble a web site museum.

Earlier within the day, he chaired a gathering to evaluation the schemes regarding archaeology, museums, and humanities and tradition.