Summary:
This comes when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had made it clear that there should be sufficient supply of essential goods in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak. On Saturday, a high-level meeting was held at Nabanna to ensure proper supply of essential commodities. Representatives of wholesale markets in the city, including Posta Bazar and Koley Market also attended the same. The issues related to skyrocketing prices of essential goods and uninterrupted supply of the same in markets was discussed with priority. Concerned officers are also directed to ensure that "shops of essential commodities including pharmacies must remain open during normal hours of operation"..