Weekly markets trial to be on in Delhi till September 6

Weekly markets. which were closed since March 23, have been permitted to function from 4 pm to 10 pm. Not more than two buyers are allowed to deal at any stall at one time.

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Sunday extended the functioning of weekly markets on a trial basis till September 6 in the national capital, officials in the Delhi government said.

A rush of people seen during a weekly market after Delhi government allowed them to open, at Tilak Nagar. (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

In an order issued on August 30, acting chief secretary Satya Gopal said that after reviewing the current coronavirus disease (Covid-19) situation, it was decided that one weekly market per day, per zone will be allowed to function in the city on a trial basis further for a week from August 31 to September 6.

Weekly markets. which were closed since March 23, have been permitted to function from 4 pm to 10 pm. Not more than two buyers are allowed to deal at any stall at one time.

On August 21, DDMA had allowed such markets to open on a trial basis.

One market, per day per municipal zone was started for one week from August 24-30.

The authorities directed officials concerned to ensure strict implementation of anti-Covid-19 measures, including social distancing and mandatory use of face mask at these markets.