Naxalbari, 28th March: A lockdown was announced by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, to prevent the coronavirus outbreak. A unique initiative has been taken by the Naxalbari Gram Panchayat in view of the lockdown.
To maintain social distancing, the vegetable market has been shifted to a new location. The Naxalbari Gram Panchayat Pradhan Arun Ghosh stated that the old vegetable market has been shifted to the Naxalbari Nand Prasad Boys High School. He further stated that the vegetable sellers have been shown their new spots. Meanwhile, lines have also been drawn to main social distancing.