Later, in mid June one weekly market in each municipal zone was allowed to open within government school grounds or other such open areas.
Even though the decision was welcomed, vendors and market associations were still uncertain about the location of the weekly markets for the lack of clear guidelines from the Delhi Disaster Management Authority .
“We only know what we have read in news today about reopening, we don’t even know where we are going to set up the market.
Currently, only 50 per cent of the allowed vendors in a weekly market per zone are permitted to transact business there.
Additionally, we will hang banners for social distancing, deploy our volunteer in the crowd who will distribute masks to those not wearing,” Kataria said.
Foot patrolling will also be intensified in the market areas and strict action will be taken against those found violating COVID-19 guidelines,” the officer said.