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Centre takes several initiatives to ensure smooth supply of essential items amid lock down

<span style="color: #222222;">Centre has taken a number of initiatives to ensure smooth supply of essential items amid lock down. Government has been streamlining the supply chain with regard to truck and cargo movement to ensure smooth supply of essential commodities.<br />'' <br />'' AIR correspondent reports, movement of all trucks with one driver and one additional person is allowed as long as the driver is carrying a valid driver's license. Indian Post Office is ensuring the supply of medical and financial supplies in their iconic red vans. Indian Air Force is also carrying medical supplies and emergency equipment regularly across the country. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">A unique initiative by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to supply vegetables to every household via e rickshaws is now being replicated across the country. Air India launched its first cargo flight to lift essential medical kits from China and returned with 19 thousand 416 kilograms of supplies. FCI is transporting food grain via the Indian Railways to meet the requirements in deficit states. Amul's 4000-5000 tanker drivers transport more than 400 lakh litres of milk everyday from over 18000 village cooperative societies.</span><br />'' <br />''  <br />

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