Legislators inspect markets in Kohima to ensure adherence to social distancing

Dimapur, April 20 (EMN): Elected members of NLA under Kohima district led by legislators in-charge for Kohima district, Minister Housing & Mechanical Tongpang Ozukum, Advisor Urban Development & Municipal Affairs Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire, Advisor Veterinary & Animal Husbandery R Khing, Advisor Youth Resource & Sports Er. Zale Neikha, MLA Neikezhakuo Nakhro and MLA Khriehu Liezietsu on Monday, inspected the main shopping areas located at BOC, Razhü point and High School junction during the first hour of the window period for shopping .

The members observed that with the involvement and assistance of the civil societies, the implementation of social distancing at most of the shopping points have been tackled successful with the cooperation of the general public, an update provided by the DIPR said.

Ozukum said for the main shopping area at BOC, more strategies and plans needs to be formulated and implemented by the concerned committee in order to ensure that proper social distancing is maintained and the rush of  customers is brought under control as  many wholesalers and vegetable vendors are located in the area.

The legislatures urged the shoppers to maintain social distancing while shopping for their required essential commodities during the lockdown period and further thanked the volunteers from various civil societies for their services and efforts in helping out the district administration and police towards the safety of the public.

With a view to prevent the spread of Covid-19 infection in Kohima district, a committee on social distancing and lockdown enforcement was constituted headed by district administrator with members from government departments and civil societies.

The committee began its task in monitoring the precautionary measures to be followed during the window period for shopping from 7 am to 2 pm from April 19 within Kohima town.

Besides the district administration, KMC and police, the committee members included Agami Youth Organisation, Angami Student’s Union, Kohima Village Youth Organisation, Kohima Chamber of Commerce & Industries, and AKMW for assisting in social distancing at various shopping areas and also to assist the stranded students.