Taking into account the threat of corona virus, Union Home Ministry has issued guidelines on mandatory services, effective measures and exceptions during lockdowns that have been in place for 21 days across the country. This guide will tell you which services will continue to work for 21 days. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday that he would shut down the country for 21 days to avoid the corona virus.
According to government-issued guidelines, medical services, pharmacies, medical equipment stores, pathway laboratories and distribution centers will be open. In other words, hospitals, pharmacies, clinics and nursing homes remain open. In addition to this, people can visit doctors and return home from hospitals. Essential services such as gasoline, CNG, LPG and PNG are also not prohibited.
According to the recommendations issued by the Union Home Ministry, essential services such as gasoline, CNG, LPG, PNG are also not prohibited. In addition to this, power generation and distribution continue without interruption, and employees working in the electrical department can go to work. Not only that, but personal security services will continue.
List of essential services that will remain open
- Stores-PDS, food outlets, food, milk and kitchenware stores. However, local authorities will encourage courier to ensure that people have to leave at least a little.
- B- Bank, insurance office, ATM
- C-print and electronic media
- D – Telecom, Internet, broadcast and cable services. However, IT departments related to essential services work from home as much as possible.
According to recommendations issued by the government, all offices, autonomous and subsidiary agencies and government companies in the Indian government will remain closed. However, units that produce essential goods remain exceptions. Production units were also included in the exception category, but this requires permission from the state.
According to recommendations issued by the government, hospitals and related medical facilities, manufacturing and distribution related facilities, chemists, pharmacies, nursing homes, ambulances and transportation will continue to be used for transportation purposes. Assisted medical staff and others who need it can also cooperate.
According to the recommendations, commercial and private companies will remain closed. All public transportation is closed. Train services are not available on buses such as air and road transport. Private train operating permits will also be in a very important situation. Shopping malls, halls, gyms, spas and sports clubs remain closed.
Public facilities such as national defense, the Central Armed Forces Police, revenue, CNG, PNG, LPG, oil, disaster management, energy, post offices, national intelligence centers, and warning agencies are excluded from closure. In addition, home security guards, fire and emergency services, disaster management and prison staff are also exempt. In addition, the necessary personnel related to the civil administration's district administration and imports, electricity, water and sanitation, and sanitation and water supply were excluded from closure.