25% Blow To Gurugram's Garment Export Due To West Asia Conflict, Jobs Of Thousands Of Artisans In Crisis

Due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, exports of readymade garments from Gurugram have stopped by 25%. Image AI

Aditya Raj, Gurugram. Due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the export of readymade garments has stopped by 25 percent. As a result, the livelihood of thousands of people is under threat. This situation has increased the concerns of entrepreneurs.

To ease the immediate financial pressure, companies have started furloughing their artisans. Entrepreneurs fear that if this struggle continues for a long time, they will face the dilemma of where to provide work to the artisans when they return from leave.

Globally, the "Cyber ​​City" is also known as a hub for the export of readymade garments. Export companies send 25 percent of their total production to the Gulf countries, while the remaining 75 percent is exported to Britain (UK) and America (US). Due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, it has become difficult to deliver goods to the Gulf countries.

Moreover, the entire Gulf region is in a state of unrest. Goods bound for Britain and America are currently being sent via the Suez Canal. Although this route is slightly more expensive, exports to these destinations continue. Although it is technically possible to transport goods by air to the Gulf countries after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, entrepreneurs are hesitant to take such a risk given the unstable security situation in the entire region. Apart from this, there has also been a huge decline in demand coming from Gulf countries.

As a result, companies have been forced to suddenly reduce their production by up to 25 percent. To reduce the financial burden, companies are requesting, and in some cases even directing, artisans who are willing to take leave, to take leave.

Artisans gave support to companies

The artisans are well aware of the ongoing conflict in West Asia. As a result, they are not bothered by being sent on leave. Their main concern is that if this conflict drags on for too long, their jobs could be at risk. Ajay Kumar, Naresh Verma and Jai Raj who work in companies operating in Udyog Vihar. Ukka says he completely understands the current difficulties faced by entrepreneurs.

They say that at present only finished goods are being shipped successfully; Even the consignments bound for Britain and America are reaching their destination with great difficulty. In view of this situation, a part of the employees are being sent on leave. Those who had already gone for Holi or Eid festivals have been advised to return to work only after carefully assessing the prevailing situation.

Entrepreneurs had hoped that this conflict would subside within 10-12 days, but now it seems that this conflict will drag on. This situation has troubled everyone. Most of the artisans come from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. They will remain at home until the wheat harvesting season ends, after which they are scheduled to return.

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has become a matter of deep concern. It has become difficult to deliver goods to the Gulf countries, and demand has also declined drastically. Exports have decreased by 25 percent. Under these circumstances, sending a certain percentage of employees on leave has become an inevitable necessity.

After all, when they are sitting idle, where will companies raise money to pay them salaries? This is a time of crisis, and artisans also understand this reality very well.— Animesh Saxena, Exporter and President, Udyog Vihar Udyog Sangh

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