Govt forms ministerial-level committee to resolve supply-chain issues

The 21-day lockdown has put pressure on the logistics system and is a big hurdle in delivery of essential products

The government has formed a ministerial level committee to mitigate supply chain problems as India undergoes one of the longest curfews in history.
 

Headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah, the committee has been tasked with ensuring unhindered supply of essential items during the lockdown. Seven secretaries from the ministries of consumer affairs, road transport, civil aviation, shipping, textile, health and Chairman of the Railway Board are part of the committee which will meet daily at 11 AM through video conferencing
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 24 announced a 21-day lockdown- the most far reaching