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However, it is hoped that the farming, fisheries and pharma industries can be relieved from this lockdown. Officials said on Tuesday that highway dhabas, truck repair shops and local laborers could be allowed in such districts where there is no case of corona virus.
Explain that to prevent the spread of corona virus in the country, the central government announced a 21-day lockdown on 25 March. The lockdown period was to end on 14 April, but the Prime Minister extended this lockdown to 3 May, given the situation in the country. It is believed that the reliefs given during the lockdown will be implemented from April 20.

Officials of the Union Home Ministry are busy preparing guidelines that will meet the broad criteria for implementation of the extended lockdown and exemption to be granted during this period. A ministry official said harvesting and sowing activities would be allowed in compliance with social distancing rules. The official said, pharma industry, fisheries, dhabas located on highways, truck repair shops will also be given relief.
Liquor shops may also decide
At the same time, where some states like Assam and Meghalaya have given permission to open liquor shops. It is believed that the states will be allowed to decide excise policies in the guidelines issued on Wednesday. In the conference of Prime Minister Modi and Chief Ministers on April 11, some Chief Ministers voiced their support for opening liquor shops as it is a major means of revenue generation.

According to the information, in the year 2019-20, Assam has collected revenue of about two thousand crore rupees from excise whereas in the national capital New Delhi this amount is close to three thousand crores.


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