India Corona Lockdown 3rd phase with relaxations |
The 3rd phase of lockdown in India with different relaxations in green, orange and red zones has come into effect till the 17th of May. Modi government on Friday had announced extension of the lockdown for two more weeks with considerable relaxations in lower risk districts. The Health Ministry has divided over 700 districts of the country into Red, Orange and Green zones and Centre`s guidelines will be followed according to the zone. Union Minister Prakash Javadekar has said that the government wants to give the message that India is undergoing a phased exit from the lockdown where more and more activities are allowed to be conducted. In the national capital, the Delhi government has implemented relaxations following the Home Ministry`s guidelines where all government offices have become operational from Monday. Under the new guidelines, those involved in essential services will see 100 percent attendance and for non-essential government departments, only deputy secretary and 33 per cent staff are allowed to report to work. Private offices too can function with 33 percent staff. Suspension of travel by flight, Delhi Metro and buses continued in the national capital. Schools, malls, gyms and social, political, cultural and sports gatherings also remained banned. No movement of people will be allowed from 7 pm to 7 am.
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