Two civic bodies in Mah bar movement of essential service workers to Mumbai

Maharashtra with 15,525 confirmed cases is the worst affected state in the country by Covid-19.

The Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) and Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) issued an order disallowing movement of people from their jurisdiction who are working in the essential services sector in Mumbai, in the days ahead.

The decision, according to both KDMC and NMMC, has been taken as the commuting employees have a sizeable contribution in the Covid-19 count in the region which comes under the jurisdiction of the two civic bodies.

KDMC has issued a circular stating that after May 8, those providing essential services will also not be allowed into KDMC. The circular's definition includes employees working in essential service