India is soon going to enter the 4th phase of the Unlock to regain the economic situation.
After the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19, India announced a 3 months lockdown as a precautionary measure.
However, from June, Indian Government planned a phased reopening of sectors and businesses to enhance Indian economy.
On the 1st of September, India will start the Unlock 4.0.
This phase comes at a time when India’s COVID-19 tally crossed 3.46 millions.
The death cases due to the Novel Coronavirus infection went up to 62,550.
Unlike the other three phased unlock, this time the guidelines would mention the activities which would be prohibited.
Here is a look at what is likely to change during Unlock 4.0:
• The Centre is likely to allow resumption of metro services, which were halted since March 22, from the 1st of September.
Contactless ticketing systems would be put in place and passengers will not be allowed to use tokens anymore.
• Flouting COVID-19 norms such as not wearing a mask, sitting on seats meant to be left vacant in order to maintain social distancing and spitting or littering on the station premises would be an offense with hefty fines.
• Schools and colleges are likely to remain shut, while bars would be allowed to serve liquor over the counter for takeaways.
• Cinema halls would also remain shut as it won’t be feasible to run shows with only 25-30% capacity due to physical distancing norms.
• In Karnataka, the academic year of colleges for various degree courses would commence from the 1st of September with the help of online classes. Meanwhile offline classes may begin from the 1st of October as per the State Government.
• In Unlock 4.0, domestic flights from Covid-19 hotspots will be allowed to land in Kolkata. “We have received several requests to resume flight operations from six Covid-19 hotspot states. So from September 1, flight services from these six states (Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Chennai and Ahmedabad) can resume thrice a week,” CM Mamata Banerjee said.
• While pubs and clubs are expected to open next month, West Bengal will be under complete lockdown twice a week.
• Local trains in Mumbai will not resume in this phase. Mumbai police has also warned motorists that it will impound vehicles if they cannot show a “valid reason” for being out.
• Chennai has announced that e-passes will be mandatory for inter-state and inter-district movement. Restrictions on liquor shops and hotels may be eased in the city in Unlock 4.0
However, an official guidelines from the Ministry of Home Affairs of India, regarding the Unlock 4.0. is yet to come.
Stay tuned for further updates.
