Govt guidelines on resuming work may come as a burden to companies: Experts

Rules on sanitisation, social distancing and other aspects could bump up operational costs for companies

Industries operating in rural areas, manufacturing units in special economic zones and expert oriented units will be allowed to resume operations from April 20, provided that they follow hygiene and adequate social distancing practices at the workplace.

The focus of the Home Ministry’s fresh guidelines, which will be effective till lockdown is in place till May 3, is to revive the rural economy, where the impact of the Covid-19 virus isn't as severe as in the cities, and to help the informal sector get back to work.

However, firms will have to follow a standard operating procedure for social distancing at offices,