Retailers’ body asks AAP govt to reconsider total shutdown from September 8-10

Retailers Association of India on Monday requested the Delhi authorities to reconsider the total shutdown for retail shops, malls, and eating places from September 8-10 in view of the G20 Summit. The transfer would deprive worldwide guests of experiencing India’s distinctive purchasing and culinary scenes, Retailers Association of India (RAI) stated in an announcement voicing issues in regards to the proposed blanket suspension of operations for retail shops, malls, and eating places throughout the G20 Summit.

“Retail is integral to Delhi’s cultural identity. Entirely shutting down retail and food and beverage establishments during the G20 Summit would deprive international visitors of experiencing India’s unique shopping and culinary scenes,” RAI CEO Kumar Rajagopalan stated.

He requested the Delhi authorities to permit “at least partial retail operations to promote the ‘Sell in India’ initiative in tandem with Make in India”. The retail business body stated a three-day total closure would considerably influence the retail sector economically, probably jeopardising the livelihoods of quite a few staff and their households.

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Also, it stated, “Delhi boasts a rich culinary heritage. Closing markets would deprive visitors of the opportunity to savour authentic Indian dishes, an important part of our cultural presentation.” Asking the Delhi authorities to revisit the great shutdown of retail operations, RAI instructed a “extra measured method to closures, probably specializing in peak occasions or particular areas shut to G20 venues like Lutyens’ Delhi whereas pledging full adherence to any customary working procedures (SOPs) offered.

Last week, the Delhi authorities introduced public holidays within the nationwide capital on September 8-10 with the closure of banks, monetary establishments and business institutions within the New Delhi district in view of the G20 Summit.