NEW DELHI (REUTERS) - India is planning to restart some manufacturing after April 15 to help offset the economic damage of a nationwide coronavirus lockdown, two government sources said, even as it weighs extending the lockdown.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
NEW DELHI - India is planning to restart some manufacturing after Wednesday to help offset the economic damage of a nationwide coronavirus lockdown, two government sources said, even as it weighs extending the lockdown.
The source said the government was considering allowing the resumption of some operations under guidelines that were being drawn up. Separately, in a letter seen by Reuters, the industries ministry has recommended restarting some manufacturing in the autos, textiles, defence, electronics and other sectors.
The home ministry and the Prime Minister's Office are likely to take a final call on the recommendations this week, the sources said.
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