The lockdown has yet again been extended till May 31st by the administration of Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha. In case the lockdown has further been extended in June, the Jammu and Kashmir government needs to come into action. Literally, millions of people in the Union Territory are no more in favor of lockdowns though so far the move proved very productive with a significant dip in the COVID infection cases.
According to the business fraternity, the losses suffered by the community are beyond repair since unlike other parts of the country, Kashmir is under lockdown for the third successive year.
However, on the other side it has crippled the economy with thousands of people losing jobs and many others struggling to meet the two ends. In fact the business fraternity of Kashmir has already urged the Sinha led administration to open the markets in a phased manner.
All are crying for economic losses. Many feel hopeless and dejected with the prevailing situation. There is yet another cumbersome issue that the prices of essentials have skyrocketed. Nowhere in the market are the essential supplies provided on genuine rates.
So the common people are not facing only the deadly disease but its after effects like price hike of essentials and nearly no income due to lockdown. In such a situation a common man is frustrated and is unable to bear this burden. So the onus lies on the government how it is going to take the situation ahead.
The disease is going to stay for some more time and in such situations it is not advisable to let the economy suffer so long. The wise and smart strategy needs to be devised.
