Delhi Disaster Management Authority ( DDMA ) has extended the functioning of weekly market on trial basis till September 6.
According to an official of the Delhi government, "Last week, DDMA had allowed on a trial basis such markets to open, one market per day per municipal zone, in the city for one week from August 24-30".
DDMA in its fresh order issued on Sunday, directed officials to ensure strict implementation of anti- Covid -19 measures, including social distancing and mandatory use of face mask in markets.
Chief Secretary ( acting ) Satya Gopal said, "After reviewing the current COVID-19 situation, it was decided that one weekly market per day per zone will be allowed to function on a trial basis further for a week from August 31 to September 6".
As per the order, weekly markets have been permitted to function from 4 pm to 10 pm and not more than two buyers are allowed to deal at any stall at one time. Weekly markets in the city were closed since March 23.
Moreover, large gathering in these market area will not be allowed and authorities have to appointed ‘Weekly Market Officer’ to ensure strict compliance of the standard operating procedures.
