Haats And Markets To Be Decentralized In Bhubaneswar: BMC
Bhubaneswar (Reporters Today Bureau): In a view of sharp increasing Covid 19 cases, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to decentralize the haats and markets in the State Capital.
“There has been a sudden increase in positive cases in Bhubaneswar which need to be controlled by strict adherence to COVID-19 appropriate behavior. It is observed that proper social distancing is not being maintained in crowded market places in Bhubaneswar like Unit-I wholesale market and UNIT-IV markets,” said the BMC in its fresh order.
The specified Guidelines are issued by BMC are:
- The Zonal Deputy Commissioners of BMC shall identify suitable places in consultation with the respective market associations and local ACP/IIC for conducting the markets/haats at decentralized places for ease of the public as well as for their safety. The places identified during the first phase of the pandemic can be utilized this time again.
- The vendors should sit sufficiently apart so that social distancing norms are adhered by them as well as by the public.
3 The Zonal DCs to undertake demarcations/barricading so that COVID norms can be followed properly.
4 The enforcement teams of BDA/BMC with the help of local police to ensure proper enforcement in periodic manner to ensure adherence to the guidelines.
