Last updated : January 04, 2022 12:10 pm
The Retailers body has reiterated that continuing economic activities is as important as saving lives.
Retailers Association of India (RAI) on Monday has said in a statement that partial or total lockdown of retail businesses should be considered only as a last resort, in case of extreme spike in Covid -19 cases and strain on health infrastructure.
“Partial or total lockdown of retail businesses should only be considered as a last resort in case of extreme strain on healthcare infrastructure as ensuring economic health and continuity of employment is as important as saving lives," RAI said in a statement.