The central government is considering a request made by a majority of the states to extend the ongoing nationwide lockdown by two more weeks beyond April 14, government sources said on Saturday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interaction with chief ministers. India is planning to restart some industries after April 15 to help offset the economic damage of a nationwide coronavirus lockdown, two government sources said, even as it weighs extending the lockdown.
As mentioned in the letter of ministry, they are restarting some manufacturing in the autos, textiles, defense, electronics and other sectors. The ministry said in the letter, addressed to the home ministry, that this could be achieved via reduced shifts with lower staff numbers to ensure social distancing.
As per MHA(Ministry of Home Affairs) notification, industries that shall be allowed to start must have to follow the mentioned points by MHA. In that case, the following industries may be permitted to start with minimum manpower, proper sanitation, and sitting norms/safeguards on a single shift basis :
-Fertilizer plants
-Paints and days manufacturing
-All types of food and beverages
-Seeds processing units
-Plastic manufacturing units.
-Automotive units.
-Gems and Jewellery sector units (big and organized)
-All units in SEZs and EOUs