NMC introduces app with list of open shops
   Date :04-Apr-2020

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Staff Reporter :
 
With lockdown in force till April 14, civic body realised that people would need to stock up periodically on supplies of grocery and medicines. 
 
Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has prepared a web application for citizens from which they can get information about list of shops that are open in their vicinity. With lockdown in force till April 14, civic body realised that people would need to stock up periodically on supplies of grocery and medicines. They also tied up with respective association and increased number of shops and pharmacy to function 24 hours for ease of Nagpurians.
 
The web application can be opened by clicking on link http://covidcarenagpur.cdaat.in. On opening the application, one has to fill required information as to full name, mobile number etc. List of shops that are open to cater to needs of people across 10 zones is provided in the application. People can place order and material would be delivered. The application is designed to provide option of selecting the category, individual shop of supermarket, and list with precise location are available.
 
Helpline for elderly too A HelpLine 0172-2567019 has also been started for elderly and handicapped persons by the NMC and same can be used to source requirement of daily needs by them. Using the HelpLine, citizens can get home delivery of grocery, vegetables and medicines as per their respective requirement. The Social Welfare Department has appealed citizens to make full us of HelpLine during the lockdown period and remain safe in their homes. Abhijeet Raut has been appointed as Nodal Officer for co-ordinating with agencies in distribution of essential items. NMC is going to take help of NGOs in different areas to reach out to the needy. NMC has urged NGOs to partner with them in reaching handicapped and elderly persons to contact on Helpline number. The HelpLine remains in operation from 9 am to 9 pm.