Cash Ban in Ahmedabad, Digital Payment should be Use for Home Delivery

ACS doctor Rajiv Gupta said that this rule will also apply to those 17000 shops of vegetables, milk, fruits and groceries, which come under the ambit of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.
Image Credit: Deccan Herald
Image Credit: Deccan Herald

Gujarat ranks second in the list of states most affected by the corona virus epidemic. The situation in Ahmedabad is being considered as the main reason behind the worsening of the situation in the state. While the number of patients suffering from corona in Gujarat has crossed 8000, the corona virus has been confirmed in more than 5000 people in Ahmedabad alone.

The situation in Ahmedabad has brought emphasis on the forehead of the Municipal Corporation as well as the government. The municipal corporation first ordered the closure of all shops. Now, while the number of super spreaders is also increasing, contacting the leading companies providing home delivery facilities has asked to ensure 100% screening of delivery staff. The corporation administration has started working on the strategy after May 15. The emphasis of corporation administration is on digital payment.

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Image Credit: The Week

It is said that the corporation administration has banned the cash on delivery service. This is being done so that the corona infection does not spread due to cash payments. All companies providing home delivery services have been asked to provide delivery services on digital payment only. Significantly, there is still a ban on home delivery in Ahmedabad, which emerged as a big hotspot of Corona.

Home delivery service is expected to start after 15 May. In such a situation, the corporation administration has started preparing a strategy for this. It is said that strict rules are being made regarding the person who makes home delivery. No resident of any content zone will be allowed to join the home delivery service. Home delivery person should have their health card, which will be renewed every 7 days.

In addition, the use of sanitation cap and sanitizer will also be mandatory. He will also have to keep the Arogya Setu app in his mobile phone. In this regard, ACS doctor Rajiv Gupta told that 40000 home deliveries take place every day in Ahmedabad city. He said that the risk of outbreak of corona from cash on delivery is high. The fear of the spread of corona from digital payment will be greatly reduced. Dr. Gupta said that this rule will also apply to those 17000 shops of vegetables, milk, fruits and groceries, which come under the ambit of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.

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