Coal shortage: Five paper mills temporarily shut in Vapi

Five paper mills in Vapi GIDC have been temporarily shut down in the past one month due to coal shortage, leaving over a thousand workers jobless. Vapi Industries Association has decided to make representations to the Central and state governments for smooth supply of coal to save the struggling paper mills.

Speaking to The Indian Express, Gujarat Paper Mill Association president Sunil Agrawal said, “Five paper mills in Vapi have shut down temporarily due to the short supply of coal over the past few days, while many others are struggling for survival. The electricity rates are high, as a result of which the industry is burdened. If the supply of lignite coal is not streamlined, more units may shut in the coming days.