The government amended Essential Commodities Act to declare N95 masks surgical masks ...........

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The government amended Essential Commodities Act, _____ to declare N95 masks , surgical masks and hand sanitizers as Essential Commodities up to 30th June, 2020 to ensure their availability in the market at the right price, owing to the outbreak of Coronavirus and to contain it.

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Explanation:

In view the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 (Corona Virus) and concern of the logistics for COVID-19 management particularly during last couple of weeks and that masks (2 ply & 3 ply surgical masks, N95 masks) and hand sanitizers have been noted to be either not available with most of the vendors in the market or are available with great difficulty at exorbitant prices, Government has notified an Order under the Essential Commodities Act to declare these items as Essential Commodities up to 30^th June, 2020 by amending the Schedule of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. It has also issued an advisory under the Legal Metrology Act. Under the E.C Act, after discussions with the manufacturers, States can ask them to enhance their production capacity of these items, to make the supply chain smooth, while under the L.M. Act the States can ensure sale of both the items at MRP.