In Kurukshetra, app to cater to essential needs of locals
Nitish Sharma
Tribune News Service
Kurukshetra, April 15
The National Informatics Centre (NIC), Kurukshetra, has developed a mobile app ‘eMarket Kurukshetra’ to ensure residents get groceries, medicines, vegetables and dairy products on the doorstep. Soon, they’ll also be able to order books through it.
Only essential service providers who have agreed to home delivery will be found on the app. Thanesar has been divided into nine sectors, while the remaining areas including Ladwa, Pehowa, Shahabad and Ismailabad have been identified as one zone each.
How it works
- Download ‘eMarket Kurukshetra’ app from Google Play Store
- The user then has to select the service category and the area of delivery
- Then press the contact number of the shop available and the app will direct the user to the WhatsApp window, where the order for essentials can be placed
Technical director-cum-DIO, Kurukshetra, Vinod Singla said, “The app has been developed on the DC’s directions, in which four options of goods is provided. These are medical, grocery, fruit, vegetable and bakery, dairy. The option to order books for students is also being included.”
He said the app was available on Google Play Store and a team had been appointed to identify more essential service providers. A feedback feature allows users to share their experience and the service provider will be removed if found unsatisfactory.
“The app is being shared with locals and shopkeepers are also being motivated to promote it as it will continue even after the lockdown.”
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