HERICOUN expresses concern over price rise during lockdown
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, March 27 2020:
Ethno Heritage Council (HERICOUN) has expressed their concern over the sudden surge in prices of essential commodities following a complete lockdown in the country on account of the fast spreading
COVID-19 .
HERICOUN lauded the decision taken up by the Centre to impose lockdown and restrict movements in the wake of the pandemic, but went on to highlight the hardships people are facing in availing essential items.
Stating that the council would be keeping vigil to control hike, it drew the attention of the State Government in enforcing strict regulations and urged it to facilitate in distributing the essential items effectively as announced.
Asserting that the home quarantine policy in a State like Manipur will have hazardous implications, it urged the Government to quarantine all concerned at Govt facilities.