Additional aid should come from non-governmental aid organisations and through bilateral government aid. Industries hit The damage to both Gujarat and to India as a whole has damaged some industries more than others. Most of the large industrial units have survived the earthquake because much of the shock hit rural areas. But industries such as pharmaceuticals, garments and cotton are expected to be severely affected, officials said. The massive loss of life and the injuries and trauma suffered by the survivors will also hurt the state's economy.
Exporters fear even larger losses.
The FIEO predicts a daily loss of production worth as much as 10bn rupees a day. Underinsured India's homes and businesses are generally underinsured, even though many insurance companies offer policies that cover earthquakes. This means more of the costs of the earthquake will be carried by local firms and individuals than would have been the case in, say , the United Kingdom or other industrialised societies. Consequently, many firms will fail to get back on their feet following the earthquake. Jobs will be lost and overall industrial production will fall.