ICEA seeks inclusion of mobile phones, laptops in essential services list

Indian Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) on Sunday urged the government to classify mobile phones, laptops, tablets and other information and communications technology (ICT) products as essential services during the coronavirus (covid-19) lockdown.

In a letter written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 29 March, the industry body sought the sale of these devices via e-commerce platforms.

The Manufacturers Association of Information Technology (MAIT) had made a similar request to the government in a letter sent to the government on 27 March.