Hyderabad: Government of India has decided to lift the Coronavirus Lockdown partially by allowing registered shops to open from today. Ministry of Home Affairs released a press note where it says all the shops that are registered under Shops & Establishment Act of respective State/UTs, will be open. This list also includes shops in residential complexes, neighborhood & standalone shops are made an exemption as of now.
Here is the official statement from MHA.
#COVID19 update
All registered shops regd under Shops & Establishment Act of respective States/ UTs, including shops in residential complexes, neighborhood & standalone shops exempted from #lockdown restrictions.Prohibited: Shops in single & multi brand malls pic.twitter.com/NNz9abgWdA
— Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) April 24, 2020
However, a certain rules like social distancing and wearing a mask is made mandatory as of now.
What do you think about this move by the government? Do you agree with this decision of the government? Please let us know in the comments below.