24 Key Highlights of Extension of Lockdown in India dated 1st May 20



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India's lockdown has been extended, with metropolitan cities like Mumbai and Delhi remaining in 'red zones' due to high case numbers. Districts are categorised into red, orange, and green zones, each with specific guidelines for economic activity and movement. While some non-essential economic activities will resume in green zones, travel by air, rail, and metro, along with educational institutions, remain prohibited nationwide.

1. Lockdown will continue in Indias metropolitan cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad even after the government relaxes restrictions from May 4. The latest list released by the Union Health Ministry shows that all these cities fall under the red zone areas
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FAQ :

Metropolitan cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad will continue to face lockdown restrictions as they are classified as red zones.

Districts are classified into three categories: red zones (high number of cases), orange zones (fewer cases), and green zones (no cases or no new cases in 21 days). This classification is based on the number of active cases, doubling rate, and testing.

Nationwide prohibitions include travel by air, rail, and metro, inter-state road movement, and the operation of schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.

In red zones, outside containment areas, industrial and construction activities in rural areas are permitted, along with MNREGA works and food-processing units. Shops in rural areas are also allowed, except those in shopping malls. Commercial and private establishments like media, IT services, and call centres are also permitted.

In orange zones, inter-district movement is allowed for permitted activities. Taxis and cab aggregators can operate with one driver and one passenger. Four-wheelers can carry a maximum of two passengers besides the driver, and pillion riding is allowed on two-wheelers.

Yes, in green zones, all activities are permitted except those prohibited nationwide. Buses can operate with up to 50% seating capacity, and bus depots can function at 50% capacity.




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