Pickle manufacturers in Panipat, one of India's largest hubs, are facing issues of labour shortage and transportation following relaxation of curbs as the lockdown curtailed their activities from April to June, the main season for the manufacturing process.As many as 15 to 20 manufacturers said they are facing a crisis due to the exodus of migrants and restrictions on transport during the last three months.
They said that procurement of fruits was hit due to the lockdown curbs and they have been left unprepared to meet the current demand, which has also put thousands of jobs at stake.Owner of a pickle manufacturing unit said, "We are facing labour shortage and transportation problem.
We have faced huge loss in last few months.
Export of pickle has also stopped."