NEW DELHI : Anticipating a staggered exit from the 21-day lockdown, retailers and manufacturers of essential goods have made new recommendations to various government departments to ensure that manufacturing and sale of daily goods continue to function smoothly and that households stuck at home do not face any shortage in supplies.
On Tuesday, media reports suggested several state governments were asking the Centre to consider extending the lockdown beyond 14 April.
Districts with higher cases of covid-19 are likely to continue under a strict lockdown. After joint consultations with the government, retailers and manufacturers may look at a scenario, wherein companies involved in the production, retail and distribution of essential goods