The Rajasthan Government has issued some rules for the extended lockdown that will be in effect from 1st June 2020 to 30th June, 2020. The Centre had extended the nationwide lockdown till 30th June, planning to reopen the country in a phased manner. As per the Ministry of Home Affairs, most of the activities that were banned earlier will be allowed now across states, outside the containment zones. Abiding by the Centre, Rajasthan too has laid out special guidelines for the citizens of the state.
Here’s How Activities Have Resumed In Rajasthan From 1st June
Activities that are allowed:
1. All government and private offices can start their operations with full strength.
2. Commercial vehicles like taxis and buses, excepting the city buses, can operate now.
3. Shops, kiosks and thelas can remain open.
4. Passenger trains, shramik special trains and domestic flights can operate, as per the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
5. Gatherings for marriage and funerals may take place, depending on conditions.
6. Restaurants can offer takeaway and home delivery services.
The state had even issued guidelines, allowing limited activities in the red zones.
Activities that are prohibited:
1. Shopping malls, cinema halls, gyms, theatres, auditoriums, swimming pools and bars will remain closed.
2. Colleges, schools and other training and educational centres will continue to be shut.
3. International air travel won’t be allowed now, except those approved by the Government of India.
4. Metro rail services will remain suspended.
5. Restaurants ( dine-in), clubhouses ( except sports facilities) and hotels will remain closed.
On that note, here are the guidelines for the reopening of restaurants, hotels, offices, malls and religious places by the Centre.
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What Else?
The state had initially allowed inter-state movement of buses, except in the containment zones. However, due to the unprecedented surge in the coronavirus cases by about 300 after the easing down of restrictions, the state government has revised the plans. As per the new guidelines, every person moving out of the state needs to get a travel pass from the district collector and Superintendent of Police. If anyone gets a permit from a Deputy SP, a sub-divisional magistrate or the local police station, the person must communicate the same to the SP or district collector. Like Rajasthan, Delhi too opened up with its own set of guidelines.
Rajasthan Govt issues directions for regulating the inter-state movement of persons – movement of people by international flights into state to be in accordance with MHA's SOP. People coming to state by scheduled domestic commercial flights/trains/buses to be screened on arrival. https://t.co/DoySgJXcUh pic.twitter.com/5wOAzF4TjX
— ANI (@ANI) June 10, 2020
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The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Rajasthan is now around 11, 368 with nearly 256 deaths. While the relaxations can provide some respite from the lockdown woes, its best to stay at home until the virus is completely eradicated.
Meanwhile, allow us to take you on a virtual tour to the capital city of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
First Published: June 12, 2020 9:24 PM