Allow online sale of mobile phones, PCs as essential goods during lockdown, ICEA urges government

Mobile devices industry body ICEA has requested the government to allow online sale of mobile phones, laptops, computers and tablet PCs as well their repair and maintenance in essential services category to support work from home during the ongoing lockdown. The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the government has allowed internet connectivity in essential service categories which calls for maintenance and repair service of smartphones, laptops and tablets as there is tremendous pressure on these gadgets to carry out work from home.
The industry body requested the government to allow service and maintenance outlets/warehouses for mobile phones, laptops, computers and tablets, and online sales of mobile phones, laptops, computers and tablets via e-commerce platforms that are allowed to deliver essential goods in the country.