Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said that a 'Modified Lockdown' will be implemented in the state from a phased manner from April 21 and permitted start of the industrial units after April 20 in rural and industrial areas.
"This step will provide employment to the migrant labourers present in the state," he said while addressing a high-level meeting on the lockdown held at his official residence.
He said that industries in the urban areas can also be started if they have the facility to provide accommodation for the labourers at the workplace, as commuting of labourers from outside will not be permitted.
He directed that the District Collector, the RIICO, District Industry Centre and Police in coordination should ensure this, so that there is no problem on starting the industries during the lockdown. He asked officials to make foolproof arrangement so that entrepreneurs could contact the officer concerned for any requirement. Besides this, arranging passes for labourers and employees should be made easy.
The Chief Minister has also directed opening of other government offices in a phased manner. He said that at present, departments involved in essential services are fully functional but other offices should also start working in coming times.
Presence of Group A and B officers should be ensured as per requirement, he said, adding that one-third personnel of Groups C and D should be called and asked to abide by social distancing.