Covid-19 woes: Allow limited activity in select sectors, DPIIT tells govt

The exit plan from the lockdown is recommended after getting suggestions from a detailed interaction with various states and industry bodies, the letter said.

A key central department has recommended that certain industries and services should be allowed to resume limited activity with reasonable safeguards, as the Centre mulls easing some restrictions during the likely extended coronavirus lockdown beyond April 14.

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in a series of recommendations to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said these new activities in wide ranging spheres are essential in any lockdown exit plan to improve the country's economic activity and provide liquidity in the hands of the people.

These new activities are essential to improve the economic activity and provide liquidity