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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.

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
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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

Subhayan Chakraborty
Industry should be allowed to operate across the country and not just outside ‘red zones', the Confederation of Indian Industry (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.

CII also wants the government to allow industry to operate throughout red zones, barring the specific containment zones were very few