Lockdown in India 2020 – Will be extended or not? — CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES NEWS

Will lockdown period in India be extended beyond 14th April 2020 – Report from Gservants.com

This is the question agitating almost all the minds of 1.3 billion People in our country now. “Will Lockdown period in India be extended ?” The reports published in Print media suggested that there may be extension of Lockdown period beyond 14th April 2020.

Since there is no sign of flattening the curve in the graph of COVID 19 positive cases in our country, uncertainty prevails over lifting Lockdown after 14th April 2020. All the Central State Government Offices other than essential service runs with skeletal staffs are waiting for Government decision to start preparation to resume their work after 14th April 2020.

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It is reported that during the interactions of our Prime Minister with CMs of States and Leaders of opposition parties, some states requested to extend the lockdown beyond 14th April 2020 for few weeks. It seems that the decision on this issue will be taken tomorrow on 11th April 2020.

Some of the established print media hinted that there may be extension of lock down period in India beyond 14th April for the containment Zone and lockdown with relaxed conditions in the areas which are not come under containment zone.

The following news items may answer to the question of Will lockdown period in India be extended beyond 14th April 2020 ?

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COVID 19 India Updates:

Revised Ceiling for Reimbursement of Medical Claims for NVS Employees June 14, 2021
Clarification on FAQ on Quarantine Period During COVID-19 for Government Employees June 12, 2021
Immediate release of pension to the deceased family due to Covid-19 infection June 9, 2021
Release of Death Relief Fund in COVID-19 deaths on the basis of the undertaking of eligible beneficiaries June 4, 2021
Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19: Attendance of Central Government Officials May 28, 2021
Medical practice during Covid Pandemic – Permission regarding May 28, 2021
MNS officers at the Forefront in the Battle Against Second COVID-19 Wave May 28, 2021
[CGHS] Reimbursement of Cost of OPD Medicines – Special Sanction May 26, 2021
50% of Employees Work from Home – Roster System from May 2021 April 14, 2021
Covid-19 Vaccination for Central Government Employees – DoPT Order 6 April 2021 April 6, 2021
FAQ on Covid 19 Vaccine December 30, 2020
Safe Workplace Guidelines for Industry & Establishment to combat Covid-19 September 30, 2020
Functioning of BSNL Administrative Offices in view of the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in India August 3, 2020
Regularisation of leave in respect of absence during Lockdown period July 26, 2020
Grant of Permission for treatment of COVID-19 infected Central Govt Employees in all Hospitals July 26, 2020
COVID-19 Death Compensation for Central Government employees July 13, 2020
Reimbursement of Rs 1200 for Pulse Oximeter under ECHS July 10, 2020
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Functioning of Training Institutes of the Central and State Governments July 5, 2020
Maharashtra Government extends lockdown till July 31 June 29, 2020
List of Top 15 States in terms of absolute numbers of COVID-19 Recovered Cases June 29, 2020
CG employees residing in containment zone shall not come to office June 24, 2020
Regularization of Absence During COVID-19 Lockdown Period – Clarification Orders issued on 19.6.2020 June 22, 2020
33% of the Railway staff will attend office with staggered shifts in lockdown period June 19, 2020
Central Govt permits to reimburse rate of Pulse Oximeter for CGHS beneficiaries affected by COVID-19 June 18, 2020
Reporting of death cases due to COVID-19 for compensation of Rs 10 Lakh for GDS and all Postal Employees June 17, 2020
Clarification on rt PCR Test for COVID 19 by CGHS June 12, 2020
Allowing the outdoor medicals claims with the latest prescription available due to COVID-19 Lockdown June 11, 2020
Counting of the limitation period for the diverse purposes under CCS (CCA) Rules – Dopt Order 5.6.2020 June 7, 2020
Preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – DoPT Order June 6, 2020
National Directives for COVID-19 Management May 28, 2020
Official residing at Containment Zone or suffering from Covid related symptoms – Railway Board Order May 26, 2020
Exemption from Duty in Lockdown Period for Central Govt Employees – Dopt May 20, 2020
Coronavirus Death: Compensation of One Crore to Govt Employees and Officers – NFCAA May 20, 2020
Dopt Guidelines for CG Offices – 50% of officers and staff attend office on every alternate day May 19, 2020
Framework for Work From Home for CG Employees – DARPG May 18, 2020
Lockdown extended till 31st May 2020 – MHA Order dated 17.5.2020 May 18, 2020
Donation of one-day salary to PM CARES Fund – May 2020 to March 2021 May 16, 2020
Guidelines for restarting manufacturing industries after lockdown – MHA Orders May 15, 2020
Last date for filing Income Tax return for AY 2020-21 extended to November 30, 2020 May 14, 2020
No Salary Cut for Central Govt Employees May 12, 2020
Coronavirus Outbreak: Suspension of booking of Rooms of all the Holiday Homes, Touring Officers Hostel and Guest Houses May 8, 2020
Freezing of DA and DR: IRTSA appeal to credit the Additional DA to Provident Fund May 7, 2020
Govt Offices to function with 33% staff in the third phase of lockdown from 4.5.2020 May 6, 2020
Reporting of Railway Board Officers during extended lockdown period from 4th May 2020 May 4, 2020
National Lockdown Period extended till 17th May 2020 May 2, 2020
Effective use of ‘Aarogyasetu’ App for breaking the chain of transmission of COVID-19 – Dopt April 30, 2020
BSNL Employees and AIIEA Oppose Govt Decision to Freeze DA Increase April 29, 2020
National Council (Staff Side) Protest against freezing of DA and DR to CG Employees and Pensioners April 24, 2020
Confederation strongly oppose DA and DR Freezing – Press Statement April 24, 2020
Preventive measures to contain the spread Of COVID-19 – Dopt April 24, 2020
COVID 19 Update: Voluntary Contribution by the Employees of BSNL in PM CARES Fund April 23, 2020
Contribution of Central Govt Employees towards PM Cares Fund – Confederation April 23, 2020
Contribution of One Day’s Salary till March 2021 to PM Cares Fund – CBDT April 22, 2020
Deaths due to COVID-19: Request for relaxation in compassionate appointment – FNPO April 21, 2020
KV Teachers taking online classes during the Lockdown Period April 21, 2020
COVID 19 Update: Employees of Department of Posts including GDS to Get Rs. 10 Lakh Compensation April 20, 2020
Necessary Precautionary Instructions for Disinfection of PCDA Office Premises April 20, 2020
Purchase of OPD Medicines under CGHS – Special Sanction in view of COVID-19 April 20, 2020
Clarification on E-Commerce Companies – MHA Order 19.4.2020 April 20, 2020
CBDT revising return forms to enable taxpayers avail benefits of timeline extension due to COVID 19 April 19, 2020
National Directives for COVID-19 Management – MHA Circular PDF Download April 19, 2020
Pension will be paid as usual – No cut or reduction for Central Govt pensioners April 19, 2020
Details of Donations and Voluntary help by Officers and Staff of DAD in fight against COVID 19 April 19, 2020
Opening of Offices w.e.f. 20th April 2020 – Principal Controller of Accounts (Ordnance Factories) April 19, 2020
Attending Office in Places Where Lockdown is Declared Due to COVID 19 Pandemic – Confederation April 18, 2020
MHA Order Dated 16.4.2020 on Consolidated Revised Guidelines April 18, 2020
Departments of Ministry of Defence DESW, DDP, DDR&D and DMA will remain open w.e.f. 20th April 2020 April 17, 2020
National Disaster Management Authority Order on Lockdown Extended up to 3 May 2020 April 17, 2020
CGA Office will function 100% attendance of higher-level officers and 33% other staff from 20.4.2020 April 17, 2020
Advisory in view of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) Infection – Guidelines to be followed at CGHS Wellness Centres units April 17, 2020
Issue of Pass to Officers and Employees during Lockdown Period – Railway Board Order April 17, 2020
Reporting of Officials in Board’s Office during lockdown period April 17, 2020
State Govt Offices will remain open with 33% of Group C Employees April 16, 2020
COVID-19 Update: 170 Hotspot Districts, 207 as Non-hotspot districts April 15, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Districts divided as Hotspot, Non-Hotspot & Green Zone April 15, 2020
Revised Consolidated Guidelines for Covid 19 lockdown – MHA Order PDF Download April 15, 2020
Lockdown Extended up to 3 May 2020 – Prime Minister Speech Full Text April 15, 2020
Payment of Wages of outsourced employees, Daily wagers for the Month of March 2020 April 13, 2020
Payment of salary to employees during the lockdown period can be adjusted against the CSR expenditure? April 13, 2020
All Pending Income Tax Refunds Releases immediately up to 5 Lakh April 8, 2020
30% Salary cut for President, Prime Minister, MP for one year April 6, 2020
Extend the benefit of Insurance Scheme to Defence Civilian Employees – BPMS April 4, 2020
Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 – Guidelines for PSUs and Financial Institutions – Dopt April 3, 2020
Guidelines for protection and safety of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) during COVID-19 March 29, 2020
Temporary Housing of suspected Covid-19 cases in KV Buildings March 28, 2020
Coronavirus Update – Defence Ministry issues SoP (Standard Operating Procedure) to be followed in DoD March 27, 2020
50 Lakh Insurance Coverage for Doctors, Paramedics, Healthcare Workers, Sanitation Workers and Asha Workers Fighting with Coronavirus Outbreak March 27, 2020
Authorization Letter for Essential Services Staff – Dopt Clarification 25 March 2020 March 26, 2020
PM appreciates the contribution of media in tackling the challenge of COVID-19 March 25, 2020
21 Days Lockdown from 25 March 2020 across India – Ministry Home Affairs Orders March 25, 2020
Payment of Wages to Contractual, Casual and Outsourced Staff during lockdown period due to COVID-19 March 24, 2020
Breath Analyser Test and Biometric Verification of Running Staff March 23, 2020
Coronavirus Update: All Passenger Trains Cancelled till 31 March 2020 in India March 23, 2020
Central Govt Offices will function with skeletal staff till 31 March 2020 – Dopt March 22, 2020
Relaxation in Medical Leave Rules for Central Government Employees – Dopt March 21, 2020
Coronavirus Update: Central Govt Allows Consultant Staff to Work from Home – Dopt March 21, 2020
Precautions to be taken in light of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – MoHFW Order March 20, 2020
Novel Coronavirus Precautionary Measures – Imperative to Follow in all Training Institutes – Dopt March 20, 2020
Coronavirus Alert – Central government offices will run till April 4 with 50 percent staff March 19, 2020
Coronavirus Alert – All Kendriya Vidyalaya Schools Closed till 31 March 2020 March 19, 2020