<span style="color: #222222;">Heavy Industries and public enterprises Minister Prakash Javadekar today discussed the impact of COVID-19 on the Automobile sector with a group of select CEOs of the Indian automobile industry. During the meeting through video conference, Mr Javadekar heard the suggestions from the Industry on possible policy interventions to minimise the impact. The steps to revive the automobile sector, livelihoods and resource mobilization were also discussed.<br />''<br />''The Industry highlighted key issues with some suggestions related to re-opening of the entire Automotive Industry Value Chain, support for dealerships, employment support interventions, boosting demand and requirement for financial support.<br />''<br />''The Minister assured the industry captains that his Ministry will discuss all the suggestions and their demands with respective Ministries like Transport Ministry, Commerce Ministry, Finance Ministry and other Ministries concerned. Mr Javadekar said, the industry barons appreciated Prime Minister's leadership in dealing with COVID-19.</span><br />