As a precautionary measure to control the spread of COVID-19 virus, the Tiruchi district administration shifted the retail operations of the Gandhi Market to G. Corner in April, where the market functioned for eight months in the wake of the spread of the virus in 2020. But, most of the traders refused to move to G. Corner citing lack of basic facilities for the traders this year. The traders thereafter were allowed to carry on business at the Gandhi Market itself. The social distancing protocol had been thrown into the wind by most of the traders and consumers. Given the current situation, we feel G.Corner is the best option to ensure social distancing at least to an extent until the situation is brought under control,” says M.K.

Source: The Hindu June 01, 2021 14:19 UTC