The ministry has recommended holistic planning for pedestrian friendly market spaces in various cities and municipal areas in the country in consultation with stake holders. The selection of city market spaces for the plan has to be completed by June 30, 2020 according to the advisory reviewed by Hindustan Times. “Covid-19 has brought cities around the world to a halt. The holistic planning for pedestrian-friendly market space may be done in consultation with the stake holders. Once the plan is made and firmed up, cities may start implementation in two phases – short term and long term, the advisory states.

Source: Hindustan Times June 10, 2020 15:01 UTC