In these tough times, when getting the essential supplies in India has become not only a challenge but also life-threatening. When even the slightest of coughing creates a great amount of fear and restlessness in mind. It has become all the more important not to go out and get the essential supplies delivered at home during the lock-down.

Due to a surge in orders, there may be a delay in deliveries. So plan grocery requirements 1 week in advance. At the same time, only order what you need. Do not hoard supplies. The government is taking enough initiatives to make sure essential supplies are available for time to come.

With e-commerce giants like Amazon India, Flipkart facing delivery issues, it has become a necessity to go out and purchase daily essentials.

But here are a few options to be explored before it is necessary to go out.

Stores Nearby

You may call and ask them if they are delivering to home or could deliver to a point where you can safely go out. It is worth to pay a delivery charge in case they ask for it. After all, Health and well being of your family is more important than delivery charges. Do make sure to wear masks before taking delivery and wash hands after taking the delivery.

Big Bazaar

Big Bazaar has started doorstep delivery in selected locations, where you can call on the numbers provided by them and place orders.

Big Bazaar Doorstep Delivery Step Guide :

• Step 1 : Find out the phone number of your nearest store (Check the above list )
• Step 2 : Make a call and place an order.
• Step 3 : Once the order is placed, items will be delivered at your doorstep
• Step 4: After the order is delivered, pay at home.

Big Bazaar Doorstep Delivery: Gujarat

Big Bazaar Doorstep Delivery : Rajasthan

Big Bazaar Doorstep Delivery: Maharashtra

Big Bazaar Stores are also operational. Locate the nearest store before stepping out from home, check the given link to find – https://www.bigbazaar.com/store-status/ Note – Only food and essentials section of the store is operational.

Bigbasket

Bigbasket has been trying to make delivery possible in most of the areas. Due to high number of orders, there may be a delay in deliveries.

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Grofers

Another online grocery store Grofers is trying to streamline delivery operations while facing delivery issues. In some areas they have paused the deliveries, but they should resume soon. Do check their app/website frequently.

When online grocery stores are facing a surge in orders and at the same time restricted by delivery challenges, it is likely that they may not be accepting orders in your area. As an alternative to some of the essential needs, some online pharmacies are delivering Medicines and also Health and Personal Care essentials like:

1mg

1mg is one of the leading online pharmacies delivering medicine and health care supplies during these tough times. At the same time, they are delivering a few daily essentials.

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Netmeds

Netmeds is another leading pharmacy which has also been delivering in most of the areas. They do have lot of hygiene essentials.

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Pharmeasy

Pharmeasy, primarily focused on medicine supplies also has a few options as far as daily essentials are concerned.

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Conclusion

We have suggested some ways to get essentials delivered without going out. Once delivered, leave them at a corner for 12 hours so that viruses if any on those items may deactivate. You may choose to wipe them with Dettol just to make sure.

If no option works out for you and if going out becomes absolutely necessary, wear mask or handkerchief (tie to make sure you inhale only through the mask). Maintain a distance of minimum 3 feet from other shoppers/shopkeepers. Wash/Sanitize your hands thoroughly, Drink plenty of water (preferably hot water) and take a hot water bath after coming back.

Stay Healthy. Stay Safe. Stay At Home

– Team THE DEAL APP