Amit Shah assures citizens of enough supply of essential commodities amid 21-day lockdown

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi anunced a complete lockdown in entire country over alarming rise in spre of Coronavirus, Home Minister Amit Shah has assured nation that re will be scarcity of basic commodities and essential supplies.

"I assure all countrymen that re will be short of essential things in country at time of lockdown. Central Government along with all State Governments is making equate efforts for this. one has to panic, whole country is toger in this fight," Home Minister tweeted in Hindi.

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After Prime Minister Narendra Modi anunced a lockdown in entire country, National Disaster Manment Authority (NDMA) issued an order directing government of India, state governments and Union Territory authorities to take effective measures to prevent spre of vel coronavirus. Complying with this, Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order directing all authorities to implement social distancing measures. This order shall remain in force for a period of 21 days with effect from March 25, 2020.

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salient features of order

All offices of government barring for those providing essential services will remain shut. y will function with minimum number of employees. Hospitals and all medical establishments will be open and transport of people working in this field will be permitted. All commercial establishments and private organizations will be closed. exemptions include print and electronic media, shops selling essential items, e-delivery of food, medical equipment, banks, petrol pumps etc. suspension of transport and hospitality services shall continue.

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Moreover, legal action can be taken against a person who does t follow quarantine period prescribed by local health authorities. Incident Commanders appointed by District Magistrates will be responsible for overall implementation of se measures in ir jurisdictions. An individual violating containment measures can be proceeded against under Section 51 to 60 of Disaster Manment Act and Section 188 of Indian Penal Code.