New Delhi, Apr 8 (IANS): Vedanta has started limited operation of its value added business in Goa conforming to the advisories issued for such operations during the time of COVID-19 lockdown.

"Vedanta's Value Added Business, which is categorised as an industry requiring continuous process, resumed limited operations including unloading/ loading of coal/ pig iron at its Amona-Navelim location after obtaining necessary permissions..., the company said in a statement.

"Vedanta's Value Added Business is fully compliant with the required safety measures and shall continue to abide by all further advisories as mandated by various advisories of the Health authorities and law," the statement added.

The Home Ministry vide its respective orders dated March 24 and 25 issued guidelines allowing Industrial Establishments which require continuous process, Mineral Production, Movement of Goods/Cargo for inland and exports amongst others to operate during lockdown after obtaining the required permission from the state government.

Subsequently, the Ministry clarified vide its order dated March 29 that transportation of all goods, without distinction of essential and non-essential has been allowed.

Vedanta has start limited operation of its value added business under these directions.

"There are some misrepresentations and rumours being spread hence, we would like to inform you that Vedanta's Value Added Business, which is categorised as an industry requiring continuous process, resumed limited operations..." the company statement said.

Vedanta has shut down operations of its iron ore operation in Goa undertaken through Sesa Goa last month in wake of Janata Curfew imposed by the state government. Several other facilities of the company are also in limited operation due to nationwide lockdown.