Concerned about coronavirus threat in crowed areas, Development Minister Gopal Rai on Monday chaired a meeting with the market associations of seven wholesale markets to ensure social
distancing. Various decisions, including implementation of odd - even and market timings, entry with coupons were taken, said an official.
For better crowd management ensuring distancing amid corona spread, the Delhi Government has formulated four special task forces and seven task forces under the Vice-Chairperson and Development secretary of the Delhi Agricultural Market Board will ensure implementation of Government orders in these markets.
“There are seven mandis in Delhi, five are of fruit, vegetables, fish and poultry items and two (Najafgarh and Narela) are specifically for vegetables. Now, the crops have started coming, therefore, all the mandis have become pro-active to maintain proper supply in the Capital. There were issues regarding social distancing in these wholesale markets, therefore, today I held a meeting with the market associations. The Delhi Government has implemented an odd-even policy in these markets to restrict the footfall.