In Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar Deputy Commissioner Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary has said that the Administration is seized of the difficulties being faced by transporters affected due to the lockdown imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Choudhary said this while speaking on the occasion of a day-long Training-cum-Interaction Programme with transporters on precautions, safeguards and SOPs to be followed in view of  the outbreak of Corona virus pandemic situation. <br />''<br />''He said that various demands of the transporters, who could not operate during these months, have been taken-up appropriately. He said that various  measures are being taken to streamline the public transport system to ensure that robust transport facility is made available to the general public.<br />''<br />''Deputy Commissioner also distributed 2,000 food kits among the auto drivers as relief to them. He said that District Administration has started the process of distributing 8,000 food kits among the transporters in Srinagar district. He said that in view of certain relaxations announced by the Government in the lockdown, the District Administration has conducted various sensitization programmes for various sectors to ensure people follow all SOPs to control the spread of Corona virus efficiently. These trainings conducted earlier have yielded positive results as shopkeepers do not allow customers enter their shops without mask. <br />''<span style="color: #222222;"><br />''Earlier, various doctors spoke on the need of following guidelines and health advisories and sensitized the drivers about taking precautions as mandatory for their safety. The speakers also laid emphasis on maintaining personal hygiene, particularly proper hand washing and daily cleaning of their vehicles with disinfectants and detergents.</span><br />