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Dr P K Mishra holds meeting to discuss partial lockdown relaxation

By IndianMandarins- 18 Apr 2020
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The PMO has held a preparatory meeting chaired by Dr P K Misra, Principal Secretary to PM, to discuss issues relating to partial relaxing of the lockdown from April 20, 2020 onwards. The meeting mainly focused on getting workers to factories and also discussed systems and processes states would need to put in place for the effective implementation of MHA guidelines during partial exit from the lockdown.

The MHA issued guidelines during the lockdown saying from April 20 onwards, industries in rural areas and special economic zones may resume. The guideline also permitted services such as e-commerce outside the hotspots and containment zones declared by the respective states and Uts.

Foolproof means to transport workers has been the primary concern of the discussion as workers would have to be ferried in dedicated vehicles in the absence of public transport. Meetings are also being held with the state officials to ensure that the guidelines have strictly adhered to.

States have been asked to keep in touch with the PMO where issues such a law and order are concerned. Law and order is a state subject and states would need to ensure that there is no eventuality. The states with the PMO will assess the situation and directions would also be issued.

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