Bakeries, sweet shops to remain open for four hours in Dharwad

TNN | Apr 9, 2020, 04:36 IST

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Dharwad: The district administration on Tuesday allowed bakeries in the district to open and function with minimum staff amid the nation-wide lockdown.
Chairing a meeting of bakery owners in Dharwad on Tuesday, deputy commissioner Deepa said the government has exempted bakeries from the lockdown. The bakeries and sweet shops can remain open from 6 am to 10 am, she added.
The bakery owners were asked to maintain hygiene in their outlets and function with minimum staff while ensure social distancing.
Demand for home delivery of food surge
Amid lockdown, several people depending on eateries and hotels for their meals have requested the district administration to allow home delivery food.
“In big cities like Bengaluru, several companies like Swiggy and Zomato deliver food at the doorstep. We do not yet have any such arrangement here. People like me have to venture out at the risk of being infected or beaten up by the policemen,” said Santosh Patil, a private firm employee.
“For such people, the administration should allow home delivery of food items by putting certain restrictions,” he added.