Officials ordered to allow vendors to sell items, including vegetables and fruitsThe Greater Chennai Corporation will permit an additional 5,000 mobile units to sell essential commodities to residents during the lockdown. Corporation Commissioner Gagandeep Singh Bedi ordered officials in all 15 zones to give permits for vendors to sell essential commodities, including vegetables and fruits, in all residential neighbourhoods. On Monday, as many as 1,689 mobile shops were permitted in the city, selling vegetables, fruits, eggs, flowers and bread. “Initially, vendors in 2,500 mobile units were expected to sell essential commodities. Officials have started talking to traders to facilitate the sale of essential commodities through mobile shops.

Source: The Hindu May 24, 2021 18:20 UTC