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Covid-19 lockdown: Ficci urges easier norms for manufacturing to resume

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Arguing in favour of maximum social distancing at all costs, Ficci has called for dynamic policy measures to bringing about a fine balance that normalises economic and social activity in an exit strategy

Subhayan Chakraborty New Delhi
While the government assesses the economic fallout of a proposed extension of the current lockdown, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (Ficci) has said the country can’t afford prolonged confinement.

Arguing in favour of maximum social distancing at all costs, Ficci has called for dynamic policy measures to bringing about a fine balance that normalises economic and social activity in an exit strategy, released on Friday.

Prime among these is a demand for a package for migrant labourers as well as effective messaging by central and state governments to ensure their early return. Ficci has said the