Lockdown Measures for Containment of COVID-19 Pandemic in India to Continue to Remain in Force up to May 3, 2020.

India Government

Photo: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the Nation, in New Delhi on April 14, 2020.

New Delhi, April 14, 2020 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the Nation today, has announced that the lockdown measures imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in India, would have to be extended till May 3, 2020.

In pursuance of this announcement, Government of India has issued directions to all the Ministries/Departments of Government of India, State/Union Territory Governments and Authorities, that the lockdown measures stipulated in the Consolidated Guidelines of MHA, for containment of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, will continue to remain in force up to May 3, 2020.

Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued the order to all States and UTs in this regard. With the extension of the lockdown, all restrictions already imposed in various sectors, and on various activities, will continue to remain in force and would have to be enforced strictly.

The communication to States and Union Territories emphasizes that as per the orders issued by MHA under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the States/Union Territories cannot dilute the imposed restrictions.

India Government Order

Photo: Order to Extend the Lockdown.

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With the extension of the #lockdown period in the country until 3rd May, here are the guidelines for all educational institutions issued by @HMOIndia . #COVID19

I urge you all to adhere to these guidelines religiously.
We are in this together! #IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/QmMJzMUeok
— Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) April 15, 2020

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