Team Herald
PANJIM: The Corporation of the City of Panaji on Sunday reopened the fish market after nearly 42 days due to COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
The CCP had permitted only 66 vendors to sell fish so that social distancing can be maintained.
Being a Sunday huge rush was witnessed but the corporation handled the situation well. Queues were seen at the market and strict social distancing was maintained with markings in front of each vendor with barricades.
CCP made it mandatory for the vendors to wear mask and gloves.
The corporation officials made it compulsory for even customers to wear masks as per the MHA and the State government’s order.
Policemen and CCP officials strictly monitored the situation.
Mayor Uday Madkaikar had said that the market will remain open from 6 am to 1 pm.
“We have taken into consideration the demands of the vegetable and the fish vendors, who have been affected due to lockdown,” Madkaikar said.
Madkaikar said with markets shut there was no control over the fish rates as the vendors who commuted on vehicles charged exorbitant rates.
He said the CCP took a decision to reopen the market to provide respite to the vendors and the people.
“I request the people to not create rush and follow social distancing guidelines,” he urged.
