– April 15, 2020The government of India has notified a new set of guidelines to be followed during the 2nd lockdown until 3 May 2020. Select activities will be allowed from 20 April 2020 in areas which are not specified as containment zones. All agricultural and horticultural activities which include farming operations, agencies engaged in procurement of agricultural products, including Mandis operated by the Agricultural Produce Market Committee MSP operations and shops of agriculture machinery will be functional. Movement of goods carriers and trucks with two drivers and a helper will remain functional during this period. Also, financial institutions and health-related services will be operational during this time. Additionally, all facilities in the supply chain of essential goods and eCommerce operations will be allowed to operate. Services provided by self-employed individuals such as IT repairs, electricians, plumbers, carpenters and motor mechanics will be allowed to operate in non-containment zones.