Welcoming the government of India's decision to allow partial industrial activities with effect from April 20, Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has sought similar approval for apparel exporting units. Partial resumption of industrial activity will help mitigate the hardship being faced by many segments of the society, AEPC chairman A Sakthivel says.

He further urged the government to also allow the apparel exporting industry, which is facing immense financial difficulties and imminent closures, to restart their activities. He requested the government to allow apparel exporting units who export a minimum of 50 per cent of their turnover to operate under these guidelines, as already allowed to SEZs and EOUs in Para 15 of the consolidated revised guidelines.