New Delhi. Metro train services can be resumed across the country from September 1. In the unlock-four guideline released this week, the Ministry of Home Affairs is considering allowing the Metro train to run. However, the State Governments may, if they wish, prohibit the operation of the corona in view of its local situation. However, permission to open schools, cinema halls and bars will not be granted at the moment.
Economic activities will be boosted by Metro operations
According to highly placed sources in the Ministry of Home Affairs, due to the corona opening of the country’s closed economy in a phased manner, this time the services of Metro services can be allowed. The permission to operate the metro will facilitate the movement of people in urban areas, which will give a boost to economic activities. The metro was shut down during the lockdown across the country in March, which is yet to start. Recently, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal requested the central government to allow the Metro to operate in a phased manner.
School and college will not be allowed to open
According to the senior official, the school and college will not be allowed to open at present. While permitting the opening of higher educational institutions such as IIT, IMM and University is being seriously considered, a final decision has not been taken yet.
Cinema hall will not be allowed to open
He also denied the possibility of being allowed to open the cinema hall. According to him, opening a cinema hall following Corona’s guidelines would not be economically viable for filmmakers and hall owners.
According to the senior official, which areas are being opened in the Unlock-Four guidelines released this week. Instead, only those areas will be mentioned which will be restricted. All areas other than restricted areas will be considered open.
