Lockdown and aftermath The sudden lockdown though necessary has caught people off guard. The same thing happened during demonetisation Those nights saw mad rush to offload and exchange and now to empty stores of provisions. The extended period has left people without daily necessities to tide over .On the very first day no milk and bread supply a daily necessity Proper planning has eluded the lockdown and post arrangements are in a total disarray .People are anticipating prolonged periods and consequences on supply chains with interstates transport banned. Trying to work out home supply is putting the cart before horse. The sporadic efforts of homedelivery are directionless and still to take off the ground . The states , opposition should have been taken into confidence for it is a National tragedy not confined to single party . Even those who have reasonable stocks are keen to store for a year , it looks like .The CM ,Goa bowing to pressure relaxed vegetable , fruits groceries shop to open shutters .What followed is mad rush, jostling, pushing throwing social distancing to winds. No marking or volunteers for orderly behaviour at all. Home delivery system should have been put in place .Previous night of lockdown Chinchinim stores were operating at midnight forced to close by police , exploiting the time gap The need for daily essential supplies cannot be wished away. The elderly, home alone, sick are put to the worst test Just like post demonetisation scenario present lockdown is unfolding worst case situation Announcements, implementation without proper planning of logistics is counter productive. The mass exodus of migrant labour women, children without food or water in scotching summer heat on foot to traverse over 400 kms plus is a pathetic scene to destination. Govt has sent special planes to ferry Indians abroad but poor people cannot be transported even byroad transport, a discriminatory effort towards poor and marginalisef The praise worthy efforts of Delhi Chief Minister rising quickly to the occasion deserves appreciation The measures in place assuring migrants to stay put , providing food and shelter has no parallel so far There is need to enforce lockdown but essential supplies are life saving and distribution must be systematic so that social distancing is not a casualty The severe supply of any commodity is escalating costs is mist worrying Nelson Lopes. Chinchinim Sent from my iPhone
