On the first day of the lockdown, nearly all services and factories were suspended.[12] People were hurrying to stock essentials in some parts.[13] Arrests across the states were made for violating norms of lockdown such as venturing out for no emergency, opening businesses and home quarantine violations.[14] The government held meetings with e-commerce websites and vendors to ensure a seamless supply of essential goods across the nation during the lockdown period.[14] Several states announced relief funds for the poor and affected people[14] while the central government was finalising a stimulus package.[15]