Lack of facilities in the Pabhat Godown Area of Zirakpur has forced many multi-national companies to shift their base from the area.Even transporters of other cities are reluctant to give their services to companies operating from this area.
Lack of security
One of the reasons that has led the shifting of godowns is the lack of security, which has resulted in a spate of thefts.There had been a spate of burglaries, especially in pharma godowns during the past five years.The number of burglaries had only increased in the past seven months with goods worth almost Rs 2 crore having been stolen during this period alone.
Lack of Basic Facilities
The state government and the municipal council, they have failed to provide basic facilities, including proper roads, streetlights, potable water and drainage system. Sewerage system that is still not operational.
Bad Roads
Roads are dotted with potholes and certain areas turn into ponds during heavy rain. Truckers rue lack of potable water and have to carry buckets full of water from nearby areas.In the absence of proper roads in the area, most transporters had refused to provide trucks for loading and unloading shipments due to mechanical wear and tear caused by bumpy roads.
Shifting Out
Most companies have already shifted from the area, while many others are planning to move out to areas with better infrastructure and facilities.
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