Saturday, March 21, 2020

Chandigarh, March 21- Haryana Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal today held a meeting with all the Deputy Commissioners and drug dealers' organizations through video conference and requested the Chemists to maintain the adequate supply of all types of medicines, masks, and sanitizers.

In the meeting, it was informed that the Government of India has fixed Rs 8 for 2 ply masks and Rs 10 for 3 ply masks and Rs. 100 for a 200 ml bottle of sanitizer under the Essential Commodities Act, therefore, all sellers should not sell these items above the fixed-rate and also do not indulge in black marketing.

The Chief Minister said that if there is a shortage of sanitizer in any district, then the concerned Deputy Commissioner should coordinate with the manufacturers or vendors of other districts to ensure an adequate supply of the same. He said that the availability of raw materials like isopropyl alcohol etc. used for the manufacturing of sanitizer is also being ensured by the government.

All the drug dealers assured the Chief Minister, that the availability of sanitizers, masks, and needy medicines, etc. would be made available at fixed rates by the government.