NEW DELHI : Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that to ensure a smooth supply-chain network, the cooperation of states "was very important to deal with this pandemic (covid-19) and to meet every need of the citizens." While the Central government is yet to announce the operative guidelines for the second phase of the lockdown, Shah stated that it was imperative for Centre-State coordination to remain smooth. "This coordination needs to be intensified so that all citizens follow the lockdown properly and no one faces any problem to access things of their everyday needs," the minister said.
The Union home ministry has been writing to states every day to ensure a hassle-free supply-chain. India will remain under lockdown until 3