Jharkhand Lockdown is not the only governmental measure for effective control over corona virus infection. An attempt at self-control is also necessary to break the chain of deadly epidemics. This is the reason that in view of the increasing pace of infection, many organizations themselves have come forward for lockdown. They are enforcing the restrictions at local level. People have been trying to control the crowd by shutting down shops for a limited period and by putting an automatic lockdown at the partial level. Such efforts are also being appreciated. The campaign is also getting support and support from all. In many districts, including Ranchi, Lohardaga, Gumla, Simdega, Pakur and Garhwa, business organizations have started putting up lockdowns for a limited period by agreeing with each other at their level.
One week lockdown in Shastri Market, Rajdhani Ranchi
The shopkeepers of Shastri Market, located in Main Road, Ranchi, have decided to close the shops for a week from 18 to 25 April. Committee secretary Ranjit Gupta said that a further decision would be taken after observing the situation for a week. He has appealed to all other business organizations in the city to take such an initiative. In a market in Upper Bazaar Rangrej Gali here, Taylor told that from April 19, he will close the shop. He is calling the customers and telling them that the shop will remain closed. Whatever clothes are given for sewing are being prepared. We will give delivery to everyone before 19, after which shops will remain closed. Taylor pointed out that there is concern for the family. How the corona will reach home is difficult to say, so they are dropping the shutters by themselves.
Closed shops in Simdega, Kurdeg to Pakur and Garhwa
The merchants of Simdega also closed the shops on Saturday and Sunday completely on the initiative of the Chamber of Commerce. In addition to the district headquarters, shops in Kurdeg, Bano etc. block were also closed. In Pakur and Garhwa, shopkeepers closed shops for a day on Sunday. Local citizens here also supported this campaign and people did not leave their homes. People of some voluntary organizations in Bokaro are appealing to the local people not to unnecessarily leave the house, avoid the crowds and be helpful in breaking the corona chain.
Gumla’s decision to self-lockdown in Bishunpur and Banari
The traders of Bishunpur and Banari of Gumla also took the decision of self-lockdown. The Chamber of Commerce has appealed to traders from across the district to open shops from 6 am to 12 am and complete lockdown on Sundays. Grocery and fruit shops will also be closed. Home delivery of fruits and groceries has been kept free from lockdown during this period.
