Indian Startups call for nationwide lockdown over Coronavirus in letter to Govt.
By MYBRANDBOOK
As the number of positive cases of coronavirus rises up to 137, with three confirmed deaths, the Indian startup ecosystem and entrepreneurs have taken up the charge to help the government formulate action plans to deal with the pandemic. Nearly 70 startup founders and investors have suggested that the government should impose strict lockdowns and Section 144 or curfew law against group gatherings across major cities by March 20 for two weeks.
Founders and investors have come together with their suggestions on why India should act now. The group emphasised that early, strong and decisive action is key to containment and flattening the curve. Investors like Sequoia and Light speed have advised founders to prepare for contingencies, plan runway for over six months, cut down expenditure, raise funding etc.
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