Commercial activities start in Bundi, Baran after 40 days

Kota: With the lifting of 40-day long lockdown in green zones, the commercial activities in markets of Bundi and Baran districts, the green zones in Kota division, resumed with large number of people hitting the markets on Monday.

Many shops, including those of sweets, barber, jewellery and garments, remained open from 9am to 7pm, while liquor shops from 10am to 6pm.

The public transportation and Rajasthan roadways buses were allowed to ferry people within the district areas in Baran and Bundi.

As per the guidelines, all business establishments were opened in the markets as per the scheduled timings and no restriction was put up on opening of the shops in the district, Bundi collector Antar Singh Nehra said.

Precautionary measures of social distancing, face masks and crowding at a place were strictly followed in public places and markets.

However, being in green zone, several other shops and commercial activities had already been going on in Bundi district, he said, adding that the government offices and education institutions are still closed.

Rajasthan roadways buses were allowed to ferry people within the district with 50 % passengers to Nainwa, Lakheri and Keshoraipatan areas of Bundi, Nehra said.

A large number of people were seen at the markets of district headquarters as well as in sub-divisional areas. While there was huge rush at cloth and general items shops, barbers too had a busy day with large number of people queuing up.