Ranchi: following the state government’s decision to double the vaccination target for all districts, Ranchi’s government has produced innovative ideas in collaboration with the Federation of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Jharkhand (FJCCI) to distribute discounts to people, who have it have been vaccinated in the district, when they Buy goods and daily services from notification shops.
According to the discount plan, a total of 14 categories of goods have been listed in 25 commercial companies in the city.
Discounts range from 1% to 25% for people who have taken their first dose when almost multiply for people who have completed both vaccine doses.
The financial component of this plan is fully borne by FJCI and its members.
The official release of the District Administration said the discount applies to home decoration products, cosmetics, gifts, furniture, living rooms and salon services, clothing goods, dress materials, books and electronic items.
Bicycles, dry cleaners, and building construction materials have also been included in the list.
Someone will get a 1% discount for the purchase of construction materials to get the first shot and discounts will double if the person takes the second dose.
Similarly, discounts will range from 25% and 45% for electrical items depending on whether the buyer only takes one dose or both doses.
Speaking with Toi, Ranchi DC Chavi Ranjan said: “Discounts have been offered to encourage people to take vaccines.
It will also help the market to live back by increasing footsteps.
I am very grateful to FJCI for his support in this effort.” Furthermore Ranjan said: “I will appeal to everyone to go forward and vaccinate the earliest because it is an important step in the fight against the virus.” Ranchi residents welcome administrative initiatives.
Kumar Abhishek, a resident of Pundag, said: “I have taken both vaccine shots and have plans to buy furniture and now I will get a 40% discount for purchase.”