Lockdown Open? After 17 may 2020 Share
Lockdown Open? After 17 may 2020
While the Corona epidemic has caused outcry in the world, India is no exception. A lockdown has been declared in India from March 24. Before the end of the third phase of lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a video conference with the Chief Ministers of all the states of the country. PM Modi reviewed the situation in the states in the first phase of discussions with the Chief Ministers and sought suggestions. Many states have questioned the repatriation of workers. These states say the return of laborers has led to an increase in Corona cases.
What did PM Modi say?
PM Modi said that emphasis is being laid on boosting migrant labor and the economy. He also said that people want to go to their homes. Because of that we have to change our decisions. People are told to stay where you are. However we must be careful that the transition does not spread and reach the villages. Which is the biggest challenge for us. PM Modi also told the Chief Ministers that the guidelines would be determined by all your suggestions. India has been very successful in overcoming this crisis. States have fulfilled their responsibilities. Crisis will increase if social distance is delayed. How we are implementing the lockdown has been a big issue. In which the role of all of us remained important.
Will the lockdown decrease or increase?
47 days of lockdown have passed. The third phase of the lockdown is also nearing completion but Corona is in constant motion. People's trouble is increasing due to lockdown. It is also hurting the economy. Then PM Modi is likely to give partial relief in the fourth phase of lockdown. Lockdowns can be reduced in states that fall into the Green Zone and Orange Zone. And in states where cities fall into content or even redzones, lockdowns can continue. So in the meeting with PM Modi, the chief ministers in some states talked about increasing the lockdown. Lockdowns may increase to prevent the transition from redzones and content cities or states. So Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee opposed the resumption of train service.
Draft consultation paper floated to adopt best work from home practices for Central government employees
In a post-lockdown scenario, Centre will continue with staggered and variable work hours and the Personnel Ministry has floated a draft consultation paper to adopt best work from home practices for Central government employees.
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) may provide option for work from home to the eligible officers/staff for 15 days in a year as a matter of policy, the paper said as it asked Ministries and departments to send their suggestions by May 21.
“Extra protocol for all VIP and Parliament matters” that require utmost attention is proposed.
While the Corona epidemic has caused outcry in the world, India is no exception. A lockdown has been declared in India from March 24. Before the end of the third phase of lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a video conference with the Chief Ministers of all the states of the country. PM Modi reviewed the situation in the states in the first phase of discussions with the Chief Ministers and sought suggestions. Many states have questioned the repatriation of workers. These states say the return of laborers has led to an increase in Corona cases.
What did PM Modi say?
PM Modi said that emphasis is being laid on boosting migrant labor and the economy. He also said that people want to go to their homes. Because of that we have to change our decisions. People are told to stay where you are. However we must be careful that the transition does not spread and reach the villages. Which is the biggest challenge for us. PM Modi also told the Chief Ministers that the guidelines would be determined by all your suggestions. India has been very successful in overcoming this crisis. States have fulfilled their responsibilities. Crisis will increase if social distance is delayed. How we are implementing the lockdown has been a big issue. In which the role of all of us remained important.
Will the lockdown decrease or increase?
47 days of lockdown have passed. The third phase of the lockdown is also nearing completion but Corona is in constant motion. People's trouble is increasing due to lockdown. It is also hurting the economy. Then PM Modi is likely to give partial relief in the fourth phase of lockdown. Lockdowns can be reduced in states that fall into the Green Zone and Orange Zone. And in states where cities fall into content or even redzones, lockdowns can continue. So in the meeting with PM Modi, the chief ministers in some states talked about increasing the lockdown. Lockdowns may increase to prevent the transition from redzones and content cities or states. So Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee opposed the resumption of train service.
Draft consultation paper floated to adopt best work from home practices for Central government employees
In a post-lockdown scenario, Centre will continue with staggered and variable work hours and the Personnel Ministry has floated a draft consultation paper to adopt best work from home practices for Central government employees.
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) may provide option for work from home to the eligible officers/staff for 15 days in a year as a matter of policy, the paper said as it asked Ministries and departments to send their suggestions by May 21.
“Extra protocol for all VIP and Parliament matters” that require utmost attention is proposed.
