Real Estate industry is limping back on its feet, as migrants are turning back. However, the biggest fear is COVID, but developers say they are taking all precautions.
By Varun Singh
Real Estate industry that has been struggling for a quite long time is slowly limping back to its feet. According to developers the remaining of migrant labourers are returning back to the city.
“Yes, migrants have started coming back slowly. All UDAI precautions like wearing of mask , use of sanitizers regularly , one entry point etc and other issues are going on,” said Anand Gupta, Spokesperson, Builders Association of India.
Developers claim they have a huge SOP which the migrants once back will need to adhere to.
According to Deepak Goradia, President, CREDAI MCHI: “Conscious of the perilous circumstances amid the pandemic, CREDAI MCHI and its developer members have mandated a number of safety measures at their construction sites to ensure the adherence of all Government protocols. It includes special quarantine facilities, staggered meal timings, doctor visit at sites and others.”
“We have taken full care of having them tested for COVID 19. Then all precautions regarding sanitisation of all equipments, their labour camps etc are being taken.”
Ashok Mohanani, President, NAREDCO Maharashtra
Manju Yagnik, Vice Chairperson, Nahar Group and Sr. Vice President, NAREDCO West says, “Ensuring that the work continues uninterrupted site workers have to follow basic dos & don’ts.”
According to Yagnik, all the site workers before entering the construction site have to pass through sanitisation cabin at the entry gate along with thermal screening and oxygen level check.
Builders are also awaiting guidelines from state government for migrant labourers who are returning.
Rajesh Prajapati, Spokesperson, CREDAI-MCHI says, “Yes, all measures and precautions regarding safety are being taken. We are awaiting guidelines from Government of Maharashtra regarding those returning from outside state by bus/train.”
Goradia says, “We are also fully prepared to implement any new safety guidelines introduced by the Govt of Maharashtra for migrant workers, including any testing or quarantine measures.”
Some of the precautions that developers are taking includes
- Touch free sanitizer dispensers at important junctions
- Social distancing
- Medical kit containing OTC medicines for common cold and cough, head and body ache
- Information on emergency contacts, nearby hospitals, medical stores
- Thermal screening
- Sanitisation cabin
- Weekly visit of a Doctor on site for regular medical check-ups of workers
- Regular fumigation of staircases, lifts, helmets to maximize safety
- Staggered meal times to avoid unnecessary crowding
- Special quarantine facility for any worker who has tested Covid positive or is showing symptoms
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