ICEA urges govt to bring service, maintenance outlets under essential services

The consumer electronics industry has urged the government to bring service and maintenance outlets as well as warehouses storing electronic products under essential services during the lockdown.

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) said with extended lockdown period and nearly 98% of internet connectivity being used through smartphones, tablets and laptops, there is tremendous pressure on these gadgets. The higher-than-normal usage will result in the need for regular maintenance, repair, service and replacement of old gadgets.