The National Restaurants Association of India (NRAI) on Thursday, May 20, said that it has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prioritise the vaccination of its frontline staff.
This development comes when the nation is reeling under the massive impact of the second wave of coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, many states are also facing acute shortage of vaccines.
Due to lockdown-like restrictions, the industry is facing huge losses, hence, NRAI has also asked mall owners and landlords to waive the rentals and common area maintenance charges until the time curbs continue for the dine-in business.
In the letter, NRAI mentioned that the majority of its workforce falls in the 18-45 years age group and runs significant exposure risks as restaurant workers have been at the frontline through the pandemic.
The safety of workers will encourage confidence and lead to faster economic activity. The industry provides direct employment to more than seven million Indians, which is at risk due to the second wave, NRAI said.
Restaurants workers have been at the frontline thru the pandemic. They therefore deserve priority in vaccination.
— Anurag Katriar (@KingKatriar) May 18, 2021
Our letter to @PMOIndia Shri @narendramodi making a request to that effect. pic.twitter.com/7Ge2MbUZ5W
It has also sought altered financial terms, such as pure revenue share and no minimum guaranteed rentals for six months. For stores with longer past occupancy record, this revenue share can alternatively be linked to their sale as a percentage to their past period sale.
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