The Government of India has announced guidelines for Unlock 4.0 which is to be in place until September 30. This is the fourth stage of relaxation that the government has been posting in lieu of the coronavirus lockdown.
Under Unlock 4.0, metro trains will be allowed to function, along with a lift on the ban of inter and intrastate movement of people and goods. Cinema halls, schools and colleges to remain closed till September 30. It is to be noted that this is not applicable for containment zones.
After extensive consultation with States and UTs, it has been decided that Schools, colleges, educational and coaching institutions will continue to remain closed for students and regular class activity up to 30th September 2020. Online/distance learning shall continue to be permitted and shall be encouraged. However, up to 50% of teaching and non-teaching staff can be called to educational institutions for work. Social/ academic/ sports/ entertainment/ cultural/ religious/ political functions and other congregations will be permitted with a ceiling of 100 persons, with effect from September 21.
State and Union Territory Governments are not to impose any local lockdown restrictions without prior consultation with Central Government except in the case of containment zones. The Ministry of Health Administration is to monitor the effective implementation of National Directives. Social distancing and mask mandates are still to remain in place.