SME Times News Bureau | 07 May, 2020
The Shopping Centres Association of India (SCAI) on Wednesday asked
Punjab and Haryana governments and the Chandigarh administration to set
standard operating procedures and guidelines for the reopening of malls
in the region.
In a representation, the SCAI said the ability of
shopping centres to enforce protocols is far more efficient than many
others who have benefited from the relaxation.
While preparing
the standard operating procedures, the SCAI has held several
consultations with the captains of the industry as well as adopted
global best practices to ensure that the spread of Covid-19 is
contained.
SCAI Chairman Amitabh Taneja said in a statement: "The
SCAI has been advocating the need for concerted support from the
government and financial institutions towards the survival and long-term
sustainability of organised retail trade in India."
"As an
industry, we are responsible for the livelihood of 12 million people
across the country and firmly believe that the fate of these livelihoods
can be protected," he added.
