E-commerce firms can deliver non-essentials in green, orange zones

Along with lifting restrictions on the sale of non-essential items by e-commerce platforms in green and orange zones, the MHA on Saturday clarified that salons shall remain operational during the third phase of the lockdown beginning May 4.

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday clarified that salons will be allowed to operate in green and orange zones during the third phase of the lockdown beginning May 4, besides sale of non-essential items by e-commerce platforms.

The MHA on Friday, while extending the lockdown for two more weeks till May 17, lifted many restrictions in green and orange zones.

There are no restrictions on sale of non-essential items by e-commerce platforms in green and orange zones, a home ministry spokesperson said, adding that barber shops and salons are also allowed to open in these areas.

The exemptions will be effective from May 4 when the third phase of the lockdown will begin.

PTI