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Subject: Regarding Initiatives taken by FHRAI to combat COVID – 19 crisis
Dear Member,
This has reference to the FHRAI Circular dated 16th March, 2020 informing that the Federation is in touch with the concerned Departments of the Government of India and requested for adequate measures to be taken to combat the COVID – 19 crisis on the Hospitality Industry and the Overall Economy of the country.
It is in this regard; we would like to share with our Members a copy of the Prayers and Recommendations submitted to the Government of India requesting for support: -
Prayers: -
- Representation to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India - 17th March, 2020
- Copy of the Representation to the Finance Minister, Home Minister, Commerce Minister and Law Minister - 17th March, 2020
- Representation submitted to the Secretary – Tourism, Ministry of Tourism - 19th March, 2020
- Representation to the Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) - 19th March, 2020
- Representation to the Finance Secretary, Ministry of Finance - 20th March, 2020
Recommendations: -
- Request for Statutory Obligations Deferment
- Request for Financial Relief
Apart from the initiatives taken by the FHRAI Secretariat, we have raised and submitted our concerns - as a joint effort - through the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH). We would like to ensure Members that the Federation is working relentlessly during the crisis to support the Hospitality industry through all mediums and platforms. Also, any circular, notification concerning the COVID – 19 by the relevant ministries have been circulated from time-to-time and could be accessed, if required, at www.fhrai.com
As mentioned above, the impact of the exercise of writing to the Hon’ble Prime Minister and Council Ministers is reflected in the recent announcements made by the Finance Ministry and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Members may access the same Press Releases by clicking on the following links: -
- https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1607942 – 24th March, 2020 (Finance Minister)
- https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1608345 – 26th March, 2020 (Finance Minister)
- https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=11835&Mode=0 – 27th March, 2020 (RBI Governor)
We would once like to convey that the FHRAI stands in solidarity with its Members and shall put the best effort to seek remedies from both Central and State governments in the form of Relief, Help, Aid, Assistance, and other related Benefits for the Hospitality Industry.
Be safe. Be healthy.
Gurbaxish Singh Kohli
Vice President
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