Need to open industry across zones amid Covid-19 lockdown: CII to govt

The Home Ministry order classifies areas of large outbreak, or clusters with a significant spread of the virus, as 'hotspots' or red zones.

Subhayan Chakraborty 

Earthmovers are seen on Andheri flyover to complete the repair work as instructed by the state government during a nationwide lockdown in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, in Mumbai. Photo: PTI
Earthmovers are seen on Andheri flyover to complete the repair work as instructed by the state government during a nationwide lockdown in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, in Mumbai. Photo: PTI

Industry should be allowed to operate across the country and not just outside ‘red zones', the (CII) told the government on Tuesday, a day after some segments were allowed to resume work.

The Home Ministry order classifies areas of large outbreak, or clusters with a significant spread of the virus, as 'hotspots' or red zones.

The CII has pointed out the need to define hotspots clearly and publish the list on a real-time basis.

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First Published: Wed, April 22 2020. 01:33 IST