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61% Indians sceptical about taking Covid vaccine in 2021Friday,October 23,2020 at 12:39PMMany of you recently participated in the circle survey on how you have been feeling during the Covid-19 pandemic, how long you can sustain living with these restrictions and if a Covid vaccine became available in early 2021, your willingness to take the same. Below is the link to the survey report which provides some useful insights into these issues. Covid-19 Lifestyle and Vaccine surveyDo review and share the same with your social media contacts as its extremely important for fellow citizens, Government and even the industry. It is critical that through transparent information sharing the Industry and Government keep people updated so when the vaccine does arrive, there is a high acceptance rate. If you have additional inputs, questions on the same, do share. LocalCircles will be escalating this to all stakeholders including public media.

Govt acts on LocalCircles inputs - to implement COVID vaccine trackingWednesday,October 21,2020 at 11:21AMAfter, circle members escalated the issue of black marketing of COVID management drug Remdesivir and the Government acted to curb it, we had escalated the need for Government to implement serial number tracking for COVID-19 vaccine.We are pleased to share with you that the Government has confirmed that they are building a digital platform to track COVID-19 vaccine administration, movement, storage and distribution to individual beneficiaries. This will not only curb black marketing it will also ensure that the most needy get the vaccine first. Thanks to every member who participated in this dialogue. With our efforts together, we continue to drive positive change.

Should schools be reopened now?Monday,October 19,2020 at 02:18PMMany of you participated in the survey on reopening of schools and given current circumstances, when should schools be opened. Below is the survey report:School Reopening SurveyLocalCircles is escalating the same to Central and State Governments for consideration. You are welcome to share the report link with other parents and teachers in your school as well as via social media with your Chief Minister/District Magistrate. Also, if you have additional inputs, please share the same.

Deadly air struggle has begun for residents of Delhi NCR: Action NeededThursday,October 15,2020 at 04:27PMMany of you have been actively discussing the subject of air quality and participated in the recent survey. 65% of households in Delhi have atleast 1 or more individuals that are suffering with cough, cold, sore throat, burning eyes or respiratory problems since the air quality deteriorated significantly over last 1 week. Below is the link to the survey.65 pct households already have someone suffering with pollution related ailment.Chances are unless people create awareness about this actively, nothing will happen. We will again see 1000+ AQI days and our print and TV media will continue reporting what Government is saying. You are requested to share this survey with every single local contact of yours and with via your social media urging the 4 state Chief Ministers to act and for the Prime Minister and Environment Minister to enable and support.Also, if you have inputs on how no stubble burning can be enforced and alternate solutions provided at speed, do share.

Rising Prices of Essentials Hurting CitizensMonday,September 28,2020 at 09:37AMMany of you have been writing in various posts and comments on the rising prices of tomato, onions and potato and thereafter we at LocalCircles conducted a survey which clearly brings out the high prices 61% of households are paying for these essential commodities. 61% households paying more for essentials since COVID-19 pandemic started You are urged to share the same with every contact of yours so the message reaches the Government and they intervene. When the people of the country are facing earnings decline or no earnings, price rise of essential commodities is just not acceptable.

Urgent action needed so people can find COVID ICU bedsMonday,September 28,2020 at 09:34AMMany of you know how with your inputs LocalCircles was able to escalate the issue of COVID test and treatment price capping in April-May and the same was done by most states. Once again with your inputs, we are now taking up the burning issue of no availability of ICU beds. Members of the circle have raised issues about how politicians and bureaucrats and those that are connected are occupying beds in hospitals despite having mild symptoms while those in critical condition but not so privileged are struggling. Below is the link to the survey report on issues faced by people and how real time disclosure by hospitals is a must so common people are able to find ICU and hospital beds.Shortage of COVID ICU beds Do share the same widely and share any inputs you have on actions that should be taken now so we can minimise the VIP system for allotment of COVID-19 ICU and hospital beds. We look forward to your inputs!

Are you still struggling to get good mobile network coverage?Tuesday,September 22,2020 at 10:33AMThe COVID-19 pandemic over the last 7 months has led to less in-person interactions and a multifold increase in interaction over mobile phone calls and video calls. Last year you had raised the issue of high levels of call drops and connectivity problems and the same was discussed and surveyed by LocalCircles followed by escalation to authorities. However there seems little or no improvement in this area. We would like to seek your inputs on what are the kind of issues you are now facing. Once we understand all issues, we will escalate the same as feedback and survey on the subject. This time we will not just escalate to the Government but to the service providers as well. Also, with the Class Action Suit now available via CCPA, we will also evaluate if the Government is willing to take up the same as a suo moto case against some of the providers where charges are taken but service is deficient. For your reference, below is the link and attachment for the 2019 survey on the subject. We look forward to your inputs! LocalCircles Call Drop Survey 2019 Only together, we can get this fixed!

Regarding opening of schools, movie theaters and metroMonday,September 07,2020 at 11:34AMMany of you participated in the LocalCircles survey last week on the re-opening of schools, multiplex/movie theaters and metro/local trains. Below is the link to the survey reportUnlock 4.0 - Public Pulse LocalCircles has written to key Government stakeholders recommending that schools and movie theaters be kept shut based on your feedback. Also, it has been suggested that metro/local trains may be opened at this time given that 36% of you indicated that you will be using the same.You are welcome to share the report with your whatsapp groups and social media so the above is implemented by the Government when they release rules for Unlock 4.0

India @ 74: Hopes and Aspirations of people for the next 2 yearsWednesday,August 26,2020 at 10:25AM Many of you participated in the 74th Independence Day survey in the circle. Below is the final survey report which indicates rise in pessimism in areas like improving social stability and addressing corruption but optimism on the economic recovery front. With COVID-19 being the single most challenge in front of India, majority of us believe it will take about 2 years to get back to pre-COVID levels. Do read the report and share so the message reaches every Government Official and Citizens such that we can together work to improve things.India @ 74 - What can we achieve by the time India completes 75 yearsDo share all your ideas on what the nation should do to be in a better position by Aug 15'th 2022. We look forward to your inputs!

LocalCircles Impact: Govt moves against COVID-19 drug Remdesivir black marketeersSunday,August 23,2020 at 03:26PMSome of you are familiar with the recent complaints raised in circles about COVID-19 drug Remdesivir selling 4-10 times above MRP. We are pleased to share with you that after LocalCircles escalating the issue, the Government acted within 24 hours and has instructed drug controllers of all states and union territories to enforce immediate action against this.Government acts on LocalCircles report of Remdesivir Black MarketingIn these circles, we have a simple rule - Give credit where its due and hence we would like to appreciate this move of the Government. At the same time, if anyone in your social network is struggling with this issue of being forced to buy this drug in black market or alternate channels, do raise it here, for we will do all possible to seek and get intervention.Together, we have, together, we shall!

Chandigarh residents can get tested for Covid-19 at private labs without doctor's prescription: UT Adviser Parida - The Tribune IndiaSunday,July 05,2020 at 12:01AM(via The Tribune India) Test would cost around Rs, 2000 UT Adviser Manoj Parida on Friday announced that people could get themselves tested in private laboratories for COVID-19 in Chandigarh.

Solution for Cross Border Imports via eCommerce channelSaturday,June 27,2020 at 09:55AMMany of you are familiar with how LocalCircles in last 12 months has worked with various departments of the Government to stop misuse of India's postal and courier gift channel by Chinese ecommerce apps thereby evading customs duty and IGST. A gift ban was implemented by customs at various ports and the same has also been included in the ecommerce policy on the recommendation of LocalCircles and yesterday it has been brought into policy thereby making compliance mandatory even at ports that are still manual. This will reduce corruption and also ensure India based businesses have an even playing field to the sellers in ChinaNow, LocalCircles is working with CBIC to identify a solution where customs duty and IGST is charged to the consumer on a prepaid basis at the order placement junction and the shipments can flow seamlessly at the customs port. If you have inputs on how such a solution can be implemented between ecommerce portals/apps, payment gateways and customs, kindly share them. We look forward to your inputs!

Man seeks Telangana CM help as brother's body goes missing from hospital - Yahoo India NewsSaturday,June 13,2020 at 07:02AM(via Yahoo India News) Hyderabad (Telangana), June 12 (ANI): Aamir, a resident of Asif Nagar in Hyderabad has sought help from Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao after the body of his brother allegedly went missing from a hospital. According to Aamir, his brother was admitted to Gandhi Hospital due to lung infection two days ago. On Thursday, the hospital management informed Aamir's family about his brother's death. However, when he visited the hospital to collect the body, he did not find it there. While speaking in a video, Aamir said, 'My brother, Rashid Ali Khan was admitted at Medicure Hospital on June 7. Two days later, he was shifted to Gandhi Hospital as his condition was serious. On June 10, we were informed that he passed away. As soon as we reached the hospital to collect the dead body, we checked 18 dead bodies but did not find my brother's body. I appeal the authorities to help us on acquiring the dead body of my brother.' The hospital superintendent has not responded to the matter.

1 year of Modi Government 2.0 Performance: Survey ResultsSaturday,May 30,2020 at 05:09AMMany of you participated in the circle survey to evaluate performance of 1 year of Modi Government 2.0. 1 year of Modi Government 2.0 - Citizen Assessment Kindly review and share with all your contacts and social media. Also, if you have inputs on what can the Government do to keep citizens safe from COVID-19 while protectig employment and SME shutdown, do share your inputs. For this will probably be the key challenge for the Government as it goes into year 2.

For districts with new COVID-19 cases after April 15th, how should the Government of India go about lockdown after May 03rd?Thursday,April 23,2020 at 05:39PM

Andhra Pradesh: Pandemic inspires parents to name newborns Corona - Times of IndiaWednesday,April 08,2020 at 10:04AM(via Times of India) Two newborns in Vemula in Kadapa district were named after the novel coronavirus on Tuesday.

Unlocking the Lockdown: How should the Government of India go about removing the lockdown restrictions from April 15th?Tuesday,April 07,2020 at 04:37PM

How do you foresee Coronavirus impacting your business in the next 3 months?Thursday,March 12,2020 at 01:20PM

Making Social Media Platforms safe and accountable: Action NeededTuesday,December 31,2019 at 10:00AMMany of you are familiar as to how LocalCircles since 2016 has been working on the cause of Making Social Media free from abuse, harassment and trolling. It is finally now that the parliament has taken up this issue. We are now working with Women Empowerment standing committee of the parliament to raise your demand of having all social media platforms implement 4 things:1.Have minimum age for social media account to be 13 years.2.Implement an age verification mechanism including adult consent for a minor's account. 3.Make real identities mandatory on social media.4.Proactively remove offensive, abusive and hate content within a few seconds of posting. Below are some of the reports shared with them and some media reports of the same. We have also requested them to meet with all social media platforms used by children.Defining Minimum Age for Social Media AccessMaking Social Media Accountable Media Report - Economic TimesMedia Report - MintMedia Report - Hindustan Times If you have any additional inputs on what should be done to make Social Media safe and accountable, do share. Also, do share the attached graphic on your social media as well as with law makers if you are connected to themThis is just too important for our next generations!

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