<h1>Minister Engages E-commerce and Logistics Sectors to Tackle COVID-19 Challenges; Ensures Essential Goods Delivery and Extends Patent Deadlines.</h1> The Minister of Railways and Commerce Industry held a video conference with stakeholders from the e-commerce and logistics sectors to address challenges arising from the COVID-19 lockdown. He reassured industry leaders of the government's commitment to ensuring the safe and convenient delivery of essential goods. Participants included representatives from major e-commerce platforms and logistics operators. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has been actively engaging with these sectors to maintain supply chains, issuing guidelines for state governments, and setting up a control room for real-time monitoring. Additionally, the Indian Patents Office extended deadlines for various submissions due to the lockdown.