The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is expected to issue a set of new Unlockdown-5 guidelines on Tuesday for restoring normal life and business activities to deal with the restrictions imposed due to Covid-19 pandemic.
The MHA had already consulted all States regarding the new guidelines which are expected to allow opening up of the education sector, research field and domestic civil aviation sector. Many States have already taken decision on the opening up of undergraduate classes only from November 1.
The new guidelines are expected to allow relaxations in opening up of malls and cinema halls subject to the State Government’s decisions.
In education sector already 50 per cent of the teachers and staffers are allowed to attend campuses for higher classes in schools. Lower level classes are expected to be open only after December or January.
On domestic civil aviation, the Union Home Ministry has consulted the Civil Aviation Ministry and other stakeholders and is expected to allow operation of more flights. However, in international sector, talks are going on with several countries.
The number of people allowed to assemble in public spaces may be increased in the new guidelines.
The States like Bihar where Assembly elections are going to take place from October 28 and simultaneous by-elections are happening are expected to get the relaxation in the number of people.
At present maximum 100 people are allowed in processions or meeting up in public places. Increased frequency of Metro trains is also expected to be introduced.