Government released more services from restriction under 21 day lockdown

The Centre
has exempted more services from restrictions under the 21-day countrywide
lockdown enforced to contain the spread of novel coronavirus. Services involved
in direct marketing of agricultural produce, anganwadi workers and AYUSH
related health facilities are now listed as exempt from restrictions under
lockdown.

Union Home
Secretary Ajay Bhalla wrote to the state chief secretaries clarifying that
people and logistics involved in the running of these services will be exempted
on the lines of other essential services.

These
services include distribution of food items and nutrition support by
Anganwadiworkers, once in 15 days, at the doorsteps of beneficiaries like
children, women and lactating mothers.

Those
involved in direct marketing of farm produce, with assistance from government
authorities, hospital and related medical services under AYUSH and
manufacturing and packaging of drugs under this category have also been
exempted as per the latest directive. The Centre, however said, social
distancing and proper hygiene practices must be ensured.