Unlock 4.0: What will open and what will remain closed in September
Unlock 4.0 coronavirus update: First and foremost, the government is planning to resume metro services which were halted on March 22. It is anticipated that passengers will no longer be allowed to use tokens for entry and exit
- Aug 29, 2020,
- Updated Aug 29, 2020 12:25 PM IST
The fourth phase of the opening up of the economy, that is Unlock 4.0 is set to begin from September 1. Unlock 4 will happen at a time when coronavirus cases have spiralled to more than 34 lakh in the country, and 62,552 people have died due to it.
Under the 'Unlock 4' guidelines, the central government will only mention prohibited activities and the rest will be allowed to resume. Moreover, strict enforcement of lockdown in containment zones will continue across India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had first announced the lockdown, with effect from March 25 to combat the coronavirus pandemic, which was subsequently extended until May 31. Since June 1, the unlock process began with the resumption of industrial activities and offices across the country.
1. Schools and colleges may not reopen anytime soon, but deliberations are underway to allow the reopening of higher educational institutions such as universities, IITs and IIMs. In Kolkata, educational institutions such as schools, colleges, and universities will remain closed until 20 September.
2. There's a high possibility that cinema halls will remain shut during this unlock phase as well.
3. Social, political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious functions, and other large congregations are also likely to remain prohibited next month.
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The fourth phase of the opening up of the economy, that is Unlock 4.0 is set to begin from September 1. Unlock 4 will happen at a time when coronavirus cases have spiralled to more than 34 lakh in the country, and 62,552 people have died due to it.
Under the 'Unlock 4' guidelines, the central government will only mention prohibited activities and the rest will be allowed to resume. Moreover, strict enforcement of lockdown in containment zones will continue across India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had first announced the lockdown, with effect from March 25 to combat the coronavirus pandemic, which was subsequently extended until May 31. Since June 1, the unlock process began with the resumption of industrial activities and offices across the country.
1. Schools and colleges may not reopen anytime soon, but deliberations are underway to allow the reopening of higher educational institutions such as universities, IITs and IIMs. In Kolkata, educational institutions such as schools, colleges, and universities will remain closed until 20 September.
2. There's a high possibility that cinema halls will remain shut during this unlock phase as well.
3. Social, political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious functions, and other large congregations are also likely to remain prohibited next month.
Also read: Vistara operates maiden long-haul flight from Delhi to London
Also read: Kishore Biyani's Future Enterprises postpones board meet to September 7