Lockdown 3.0

Lockdown 3.0 imposed by the Center across the country as part of the Mayadari Corona Strip will expire on the 17th of this month. RTC officials have already focused on the buses, which are limited to the depots. Since the corona is likely to spread from cash transactions, it has been decided to conduct non-cash transactions. They are planning to run the buses as inter-district services. Only buses will be flown in the state. Only 50 per cent of the buses will be allowed passengers. The same rule applies to city buses.

It was decided to put aside the system of conductors for a few days.

When it comes to non-AC buses, there are only 5 stops for buses traveling more than 150 km. Bus services within 150 km, but tickets must be purchased at counters specified by the RTC. Non-stop buses will also have online reservations. PM Rojghar Yojana

RTC is also preparing special function for village light buses. Tim machines are made available with ground booking software for tickets at bus stops. City buses are also required to take tickets at certain stops without conductors. One Nation One ration card

Also, there seems to be a decision on bus doors .. RTC officials have fallen into the process of making arrangements accordingly. Lic Kanyadhan Yojana

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In the wake of increasing COVID-19 cases in the country, the central government recently decided to extend the nationwide lock down till 17 May. The lock down, which came into effect on 25 March, was originally due to end on 14 April but was first extended till 3 Mayand then for another two weeks. However, the latest extension comes with a number of relaxations for the general public and permits various activities that were previously not allowed.

However, most of these respites are for citizens in non-hotspot zones only. Furthermore, the government has also segregated all the districts in the country into red, orange and green zones, with red zone containing areas that are still grappling with the spread of virus while green zone being the ones that have managed to contain the spread and have not reported any new case in last 21 days. In lock down 3.0, the government has permitted mobility for certain activities in order to revive the economy and allow people to earn their livelihood. However, it has also put several restrictions in order to ensure that the situation does not deteriorate. Let's take a look at how lock down 3.0 affects people's movement in various zones. BajaFinserv free loan, Reliance personal loan and SBI Loan

Red zones

Red zones are the ones that are the most affected by COVID-19 and, as a result, enjoy minimum relaxation in the lock down. The clusters in red zones that have been identified as containment areas are subjected to even stricter monitoring and people can move out only for medical emergencies or for essential commodities.

However, areas outside containment zones get a bit of leeway and the government has allowed a number of activities: manufacturing of essential goods like drugs, medical devices, and their transportation, manufacturing of IT hardware, jute industry, and construction activities (provided the workers live on the site).  Kanya sumangala yojana

The government has also allowed standalone shops to open while e-commerce activities for essentials is also allowed. All private offices in red zones can start operations but at 33 per cent employee capacity only and government offices will also continue in non containment zones.

However, rural areas in red zones are allowed to resume all industrial and construction activities. Other than these, all shops (except those in malls and barbers') in rural areas can also conduct business. Of course, activities related to agriculture and financial sector are allowed as well. It

So, if you are in a red zone then you are allowed to undertake the above mentioned activities. However, all the citizens must adhere to  safety and hygiene protocol mandated by the state as well as central government.  Vodafone Idea Gift

Orange zones

In addition to things permitted in red zones (non containment zones), citizens in orange zones are allowed to undertake a few more activities. These include running taxi services (driver with two passengers only) and inter-district movement of people and vehicles for permitted activities. In case of a four-wheeler, driver can be accompanied with two passengers and a pillion rider is now permitted in case of two-wheelers. Inter and intra district plying of buses is still not allowed in orange zones unless specifically permitted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Jio free cashback

Green zones

Green zones enjoy maximum mobility during the ongoing Coronavirus lock down; All the activities are allowed in such areas except for the ones that have been prohibited nationwide (we will get to those in a bit). As a major respite to citizens, the government has allowed buses and bus depots to resume operations but with 50 per cent capacity only.  Free Disney+ Hotstar subscription

Activities prohibited throughout the country

• Inter-state travel by road, and travelling by rail, air, and metro
• Running educational and training institutions (online classes allowed)
• Hospitality services including hotels and restaurants
• Places of large gatherings like gym, theatres, malls, bars, etc.
•  Religious and social gatherings
• Movement of people between 7 PM to 7 AM (next day) for non-essential activities

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