Wasted effort: Cameron Highlands Indian Farmers Association secretary Parveen Kumar Mohan showing rows of flowers in full bloom that will soon be discarded.
RELIGIOUS leaders are urging the government to consider allowing fresh flower businesses to operate during the lockdown, as flowers are widely used in prayers.
The floral industry is not included in the list of essential services, under the International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti).
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