In view of the sudden rise of price of essential commodities in the market, an emergency meeting of the representatives from administration, police, chamber of commerce and civil societies of Longleng was held at DC's conference hall and approved the rate of essential commodities and resolved certain points after a thorough deliberations. The meeting was chaired by the ADC & Administrator Longleng Town Council (LTC) D. Robin.

It was decided and entrusted the president chamber of commerce to check the availability of essential commodities and ensure to keep adequate stock for the district.

The village council chairmen was also entrusted to list the requirements of their village and deputy one VCM/GB for procurement of essential commodities.

Timing for public shopping was fixed from 08.00 am to 11.00 am. However, the villagers coming from far flung areas for procurement of essential commodities for the village shall be assisted by police during the day time.

Strict/Stringent action to be initiated against those persons spreading false/fabricated news and rumours in social media about COVID-19.

All forms of social gatherings to be banned until the lockdown is lifted by the government and no shopkeepers shall sale expiry goods and beyond the MRP or fixed rate to customers taking advantage of the prevailing situation.

The rates fixed will be review periodically and fixed as and when the situation normalised. If anyone is found selling above the fixed rate will be penalized which may extend to cancellation of their trade license.

The revised rate of the essential commodities are. 1. Potato ₹. 35 per kg. 2. Onion ₹. 55 per kg. 3. Rice (sunrise) ₹. 900 per 25 kgs. 4. Silky rice (special) ₹. 900 per 25 kgs. 5. Payjam rice ₹. 830 per 25 kgs. 6. Rice (Andhar, Special Sonpori, Special 7 star, Morani, Arham) ₹. 960 per 25 kgs. 7. Garlic ₹. 250 per kg. This fixed rate will come into force w.e.f 31st of March 2020.

(DPRO, Longleng)