Coronavirus: From retailers to e-tailers! global lessons India's Kirana stores can learn to aid lockdown life
India is unique in the grocery and retail space. Over 12 million independent Kirana (mom-and-pop) stores form a large portion of India's retail network
- Apr 21, 2020,
- Updated Apr 21, 2020 7:39 PM IST
On March 24th, the central government ordered a national lockdown for 1.3 billion people. The announcement sent shockwaves across the nation, factories were closed, transportations were stopped, and millions of migrant workers tried to return home.
India was not the first to lock down an entire country, China, South Korea, Singapore, France, Germany, UK, among many others have also implemented total confinement to stop COVID-19 from spreading.
Although their extreme measures were effective, a recent resurge of new cases could send nations into a second wave of lockdown. As lockdowns continue, a question arises: How can governments, businesses and communities support everyday life during this time?
Each country has developed innovative responses, based on their unique context.
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On March 24th, the central government ordered a national lockdown for 1.3 billion people. The announcement sent shockwaves across the nation, factories were closed, transportations were stopped, and millions of migrant workers tried to return home.
India was not the first to lock down an entire country, China, South Korea, Singapore, France, Germany, UK, among many others have also implemented total confinement to stop COVID-19 from spreading.
Although their extreme measures were effective, a recent resurge of new cases could send nations into a second wave of lockdown. As lockdowns continue, a question arises: How can governments, businesses and communities support everyday life during this time?
Each country has developed innovative responses, based on their unique context.
Also Read: