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Central Government Notifications

Ministry of Railways 

1. Ministry of Railways:  Parcel Trains providing big boost to transportation of essential commodities and other goods in times of lock down due to COVID -19
   
2. ​Indian Railways maintains its freight corridors fully functional for essential commodities and vital goods for energy & infrastructure in spite challenges due to COVID 19 lock down
3. Ministry of Railways sets up Railway Board Control Cell for information and suggestions between Administration and Public.
4. Indian Railways getting ready to provide medical support to National efforts in fighting COVID 19.

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare 

1. Action taken by Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare during lockdown
   
2. Enhanced lockdown relaxation for Agriculture- Farming Sector
3. In wake of COVID-19 spread, ICAR issues Advisory to farmers for Rabi crops
4. Government gives benefits to farmers on crop loan repayments due to Covid-19 lockdown: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare 

Ministry of Defense 

1. Defence Minister reviews Ministry action plan to deal with COVID19
   

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

1. MNRE Grants Extension for RE Projects considering disruption on account of lockdown due to COVID-19 for a period of 30 Days beyond lockdown; Lockdown due to COVID-19 to be treated as Force Majeure
   
2. MNRE extends effective date for implementation of Approved Lists of Models and Manufacturers of Solar PV Modules and Solar PV Cells by six months to 30.09-2020
   
3. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy: Extension of six months in effective dates for ALMM List-I (solar PV modules) and ALMM List-II (solar PV cells)
4. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy issues office memorandum regarding payment to Renewable Energy Generating Stations during the moratorium provided to Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) by Ministry of Power
5. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy: Instructions regarding Invoicing of Renewable Energy supplies.
6. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) gives extension of time to all Renewable Energy projects under implementation. 

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

1. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issues advisory to curb false news/ misinformation on Coronavirus.  
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Ministry of Corporate Affairs

1. Contribution to PM CARES Fund eligible as CSR Activity: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
2. Ministry of Corporate Affairs announces Special measures under Companies Act, 2013 and LLP Act, 2008 in view of COVID-19 outbreak​
3. Period/Days of Extension For Names Reserved and Resubmission of Form
4. Holding of AGMs by companies whose financial year ended on 31st December, 2019
5. Invitation for Public Comments on Draft Valuers Bill, 2020
6. Report of Committee of Expert for Valuation Bill, 2020
7. Clarification on passing of ordinary and special resolutions by companies under the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under on account of the threat posed by Covid-19
8. Filings under section 124 and section 125 of the Companies Act 2013 r/w IEPFA (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules 2016 in view of emerging situation due to outbreak of COVID– 19
9. Clarification on passing of ordinary and special resolutions by companies under the Companies Act,2013 and rules made thereunder on account of the threat posed by Covid-19
10. Press release on Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 and LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020
11. Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020
12. Modification to LLP Scheme 2020
13. Functioning of NCLT during the lock down period
14. Special Measures under Companies Act, 2013 (CA-2013) and Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 in view of COVID-19 outbreak
15. CARO 2020 dated 24.03.2020
16. Company Affirmation of Readiness towards COVID-19
17. Extension of last date for public comments on Draft Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules,2020 till 20th April 2020
18. COVID-19 related FAQs on CSR
19. Clarification on contribution to PM CARES Fund as eligible CSR activity under item no. (viii) of the Schedule VII of Companies Act,2013
20. Extension of last date for public comments on Draft Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules,2020 till 10th April 2020
21. Clarification on spending of CSR funds for COVID-19PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

Ministry of Shipping

1. Ministry of Shipping issues direction to all Major Ports not to levy any penalties/charges/fees on any Port user for any delay caused due to COVID-19
   
2. Ministry of Shipping advisory on non-charging of container detention charges on import shipments.
3. Ministry of Shipping declares carriage of goods by water and loading / unloading as essential service. ​TRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

Ministry of Home Affairs

1. MHA order dated 1 May 2020 has been issued to extend lockdown period for further two weeks with effect from 4 May 2020 with new Guidelines
   
2. MHA Do Ltr Dt. 30.4.2020 to Chief Secretaries and Administrators to allow unhindered movement of trucks carrying goods  
3. MHA allows movement of stranded migrant workers, students, tourists and pilgrims with conditions
4. Clarification on MHA order allowing Opening of Shops
5. MHA issues Order to States/UTs to allow Opening of Certain Categories of Shops, except those in Single and Multibrand Malls: Relaxations would not applicable in Hotspots/Containment Zones
6. Promulgation of an Ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 in the light of the pandemic situation of COVID-19; Home Secretary writes to Chief Secretaries regarding security to healthcare professionals.
7. Ministry of Home Affairs: Consolidated revised guidelines
8. MHA Secretary to State Chief Secretaries/ UT Administrators: Clarification on exemptions of specific services/ activities within categories.
9. Government exempts additional Agricultural and Forestry items, Shops of Educational Books for Students and Shops of Electric Fans from Lockdown Restrictions to fight COVID19; MHA issues SOPs on Sign-on/Sign-off for Indian Seafarers at Indian Ports and their movement
10. Union Home Minister directs to discuss with States, the Relaxations in Lockdown Restrictions to be applicable from 20th April and control COVID-19 epidemic
11. MHA issues order to exempt certain activities regarding Minor Forest Produce, Plantations, NBFCs, Cooperative Credit Societies and Construction in Rural Areas from Lockdown Restrictions to fight COVID-19
12. MHA issues Advisory on Secure use of ZOOM Meeting Platform
13. Union Health Ministry advisory to States and UTs regarding containment of Hotspots
14. Ministry of Home Affairs: Orders on Strict compliance to consolidated guidelines of the Ministry for containment of COVID-19, which will remain in force till 3 May 2020.
15. MHA directs States to implement Lockdown Guidelines in letter & spirit to ensure smooth movement of Inter & Intrastate Cargo, Trucks, Workers and functioning of Warehouse/Cold Storages
16. MHA directs all States/UTs to provide necessary Police Security to Doctors and Medical Staff fighting COVID-19
17. MHA issues 5th Addendum to exempt Operations of Marine Fishing/Aquaculture Industry and its Workers from Lockdown Restrictions to fight COVID-19
18. MHA directs all States/UTs to ensure strict compliance of lockdown measures to fight COVID—19 and not allow any social/religious gathering/procession
19. MHA writes to States to ensure availability of Essential Goods, by invoking provisions of the Essential Commodities (EC) Act 1955, under Lockdown to fight COVID-19
20. MHA writes to States to give special attention on keeping the supply of Medical Oxygen smooth and hassle-free across the country
21. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) clarifies on ground level issues being faced by States in ensuring smooth flow of supply chain of Essential Items during National Lockdown to fight COVID-19
22. Ministry of Home Affairs issues an Addendum to exempt Shops of Agricultural machinery, spare parts & repair; Truck repair shops and Tea industry from Lockdown Restrictions to fight COVID-19
23. Ministry of Home Affairs writes to States to ensure Smooth Harvesting and Sowing Operations, while maintaining Social Distancing, during 21-day Lockdown to fight COVID-19
24. On directions of the Prime Minister, Home Ministry approves release of Rs 11,092 crores under State Disaster Risk Management Fund to All States
25. Additional measures by Ministry of Home Affairs to deal with large movement of migrants.
26. Provision for temporary accommodation, food, medical care, etc applicable to homeless people including migrant labourers: Ministry of Home Affairs
27. Ministry of Home Affairs writes to Chief Secretaries for all States clarifying on movement and transport of essential and non-essential goods and services.
28. Ministry of Home Affairs issues Standard Operating Procedure for maintaining supply of Essential Goods
29. Ministry of Home Affairs makes 2nd Addendum to Guidelines issued on 24 March 2020.
30. Ministry of Home Affairs issues advisory to all States and Union Territories to ensure unhindered movement of essential goods and services during the lockdown period​RY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

1. Department of Pharmaceuticals is regularly monitoring distribution and addressing issues of availability, supply & local issues of medicines with the help of other Departments and States/UTs
   
2. Revision of ceiling price of Scheduled formulations
3. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers: PSUs to release their CSR funds for fighting COVID-19 Pandemic.
4. Department of Pharmaceuticals, National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority (NPPA) shares list of manufacturers of Gloves, Masks and Sanitizers
5. Ministry of Chemicals in its letter to Chief Secretaries stated that the establishments/ factories engaged in manufacturing and distribution of essential commodities like medicines, vaccines, masks, medical devices, etc should be exempt from restrictions.STRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

Ministry of Steel

1. Ministry of Steel in its letter to Chief Secretaries has advised  that any service in establishments or undertaking dealing with the production, supply or distribution of coal, power, steel or fertilizers is an Essential Service and hence no restrictions should be imposed on operation of Steel Plants, mines of iron ore, coking coal, etc.ISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

1. Ministry of Consumer Affairs asks distilleries and sugar mills to maximize  manufacturing of hand sanitizers.
   
2. The Central government has released an order to regulate the production, quality, distribution, logistics of masks and hand sanitizers by placing them under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. The move is aimed at preventing hoarding, black marketing and profiteering of these items.​ MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

Ministry of Finance

1. Ministry of Finance implements various measures announced by the Government for providing relief to the taxpayers in view of spread of Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)
   
2. Ministry of Finance: Government provides relief for third party Motor Insurance & Health policy holders in the light of COVID-19 lockdown.
3. Finance Ministry issues Taxation and other Laws (Relaxation of Certain Provisions)  Ordinance, 2020
4. The Ministry has notified that any supply chain disruption due to the spread of corona virus in China or any other country will be covered in the Force Majeure Clause (FMC). 

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare 

1. Ministry of Health and family Welfare has issued additional guidelines on rational use PPE setting approach for Health functionaries working in non- Covid-19 areas
   
2. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) Issues Guidelines for Home Isolation of very mild/pre-symptomatic COVID-19 cases
3. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: Guidelines to be followed on detection of suspected or confirmed COVID19 case
4. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: Advisory against spraying of disinfectant on people for COVID-19 management.
5. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare updates 'containment plan' for large outbreaks
6. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: “India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package”
7. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: Revised Guidelines for Dialysis of COVID-19 patients
8. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: Guidance document on appropriate management of suspected / confirmed COVID-19 cases.
9. 'Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-I9.
10. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has come out with Containment Plan for Large Outbreaks for COVID-19
11. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Advisory and Manual on Homemade Protective cover
12. Directorate General of CGHS, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare notifies Extension of Validity of CGHS Card in view of the Corona Virus Infection
13. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: Guidelines for Dialysis of COVID-19 patients
14. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) issues office memorandum on reimbursement of OPD medicines to beneficiaries.
15. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issues office memorandum on handling public grievances pertaining to COVID-19.
16. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for transporting a suspect/ confirmed case of COVID-19: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
17. Action against landlords/ house-owners who are asking doctors, healthcare staff to vacate rented residences: Department of Health and Family Welfare.
18. Reimbursement of OPD medicines: Special sanction in view of COVID-19 by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
19. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare notifies retail selling of drug to the doorstep of consumers to meet the requirements of emergency arising due to pandemic COVID-19
20. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: Guidelines on rational use of Personal Protective Equipment
21. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) issues guidelines for notifying COVID-19 affected patients by Private Institutions and Quarantine facilities. These guidelines by the government prescribe a comprehensive method of prevention and timely separation of affected patients. As per the guidelines it is utmost important that each case (suspects/confirmed) of COVID-19 is isolated and provided appropriate treatment and their contacts are traced at the earliest to break the chain of transmission and private sector engagement is imperative.
22. The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has issued SOP’s for international passengers as a preventive measure against the spread of Coronavirus. The SOP details out the different layers of screening of passengers after they disembark in the country.
23. Notification on Standard Operating Procedure for Passenger Movement post Disembarkation
24. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) has issued advisories for travellers from multiple countries to contain the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). ​
25. MOHFW has issued travel Advisory for Indians intending to travel abroad to countries such as China, Singapore, South Korea, Iran, Italy, Japan, France, Spain and Germany.
26. MOHFW has advised social distancing as a non-pharmaceutical infection prevention and control intervention, which can be implemented to slow down the rate and extent of community transmission of COVID-19.
27. MOHFW has advised that mass gatherings may be avoided or postponed till the disease spread is contained.​​
28. This advisory aim to provide interim guidance about the environmental cleaning/ decontamination in ​hotels/ lodging facility where persons with potential exposure to COVID-19 were housed.
29. Guidelines on use of masks by public. These guidelines give the correct evidence-based information to general public on use of mask.
30. Guidelines for home quarantine​. These guidelines provide home quarantine measures to all contacts of a suspect or confirmed case of COVID-19.
31. Guidelines on Dead Body Management. These guidelines list the Standard Precautions to be followed by health care workers while handling dead bodies of COVID.

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

1. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions: Integrated Government Online Training (iGOT) Courses on DIKSHA platform on COVID-19 pandemic.
2. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued directives for government employees to contain the spread of COVID-19. The fresh instructions have been issued in continuation of the office memorandum dated March 17. These instructions do not apply to the offices and employees engaged in essential/emergency services and those directly engaged in taking measures to control ​spread of Covid-19.​
3. Guidelines for the training institutes. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India has issued a notifications to all the training institutions in India laying down the guidelines to be followed by them to prevent the measures to be taken  to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Department of Personnel and Training 

1. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions launches National Monitoring Dashboard on COVID-19
   
2. The Department of Personnel and Training has issued an advisory on the preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of COVID-19 and ensure well-being of Government employees.

Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India

1. IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2020 - The period of lockdown imposed by the Central Government in the wake of Covid-19 outbreak shall not be counted for the purposes of the time-line for any activity that could not be completed due to such lockdown, in relation to a corporate insolvency resolution process
2. Notification for increasing threshold of default under section 4 of IBC,2016
3. To be published-IBBI (Liquidation Process) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2020
4. Report of the Committee of Experts to Examine the Need for an Institutional Framework for Regulation and Development of Valuation Professionals
5. The IBBI amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016
6. To be published-IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (Third Amendment)Regulations, 2020
7. To be published-IBBI (Insolvency Professionals) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020
8. To be published- IBBI (Model Bye-Laws and Governing Board of Insolvency Professional Agencies) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020
9. RBI - Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies
10. To be published-IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2020.
11. Notification under section 4 of the Insolvency and Bankrutpcy Code, 2016
12. Finance Minister announces several relief measures relating to Statutory and Regulatory compliance matters across Sectors in view of COVID-19 outbreak
13. Notice-Closing of NCLT benches till 31st March, 2020

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal 

1. Directive issued by the ITAT President Justice Bhatt states that from March 17 till March 27, functioning of benches shall be restricted to hear only urgent matters and all other routine matters shall stand adjourned.

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal 

1. Directive issued by the ITAT President Justice Bhatt states that from March 17 till March 27, functioning of benches shall be restricted to hear only urgent matters and all other routine matters shall stand adjourned.

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
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1. Relaxation in relation to Regulation 44(5) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘LODR’) on holding of Annual General Meeting (AGM) by top 100 listed entities by market capitalization, due to the COVID –19 pandemic
2. Relaxation in Regulation 24(i)(f) of the SEBI (Buy-back of Securities) Regulations, 2018 due to the COVID 19 pandemic
3. Consultation Paper-Preferential Issue in companies having stressed assets
4. Relaxation in timelines for compliance with regulatory requirements by trading members / clearing members
5. Measures to further facilitate fund raising from capital markets in the backdrop of COVID-19 pandemic
6. Relaxations from certain provisions of the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 in respect of Rights Issue
7. One-time relaxation with respect to validity of SEBI Observations
8. Regulatory measures introduced by SEBI to continue in view of ongoing uncertainty        
9. Regulatory measures introduced by SEBI to continue in view of ongoing uncertainty
10. Additional relaxations / clarifications in relation to compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘LODR’) due to the COVID – 19 pandemic
11. Relaxation in time period for certain activities carried out by depository participants, RTAs / issuers, KRAs, stock brokers
12. SEBI Notification on COVID 19
13. Relaxation in adherence to prescribed timelines issued by SEBI due to Covid 19
14. Extension of timeline for submission of public comments on consultation papers
15. Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of the circulars issued under SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations, 1999 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and moratorium permitted by RBI.
16. Easing of Operational Procedure
17. Further relaxations from compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (LODR) and the SEBI circular dated January 22, 2020 relating to Standard Operating Procedure due to the CoVID -19 virus pandemic
18. SEBI Notification COVID 19
19. Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and certain SEBI Circulars due to the CoVID -19 virus pandemic – continuation

Competition Commission of India

1. Public Notice dated 20th April 2020: Measures in view of threat of CORONA VIRUS / COVID-19 Pandemic
2. Advisory to Businesses in Time of COVID-19
3. Public Notice dated 13th April 2020: Measures in view of threat of CORONA VIRUS / COVID-19 Pandemic
4. Public Notice dated 30th March 2020: Measures in view of threat of CORONA VIRUS / COVID-19 Pandemic
5. Public Notice: Measures in view of threat of CORONA VIRUS / COVID-19 Pandemic
6. Circular on Precautionary Measures adopted by the Commission in view of COVID-19

Other

1. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment writes to States/UTs to ensure basic physical accessibility features for divyangjan in centres for COVID-19 testing & quarantine facilities and treatment at hospitals
   
2. Jal Shakti Abhiyan issues Advisory on gearing up for monsoon
3. Central Government constitutes Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCT) to make assessment of situation and augment State efforts to fight and contain spread of COVID-19 effectively
4. Union Power Ministry advises States/UTs to allow construction activities in the power projects outside Municipal limits during nation-wide lockdown for COVID-19 outbreak after observing health protocols
5. Advisory to Print and Electronic Media
6. Central Government constitutes 6 Inter-Ministerial Teams to make assessment of situation and augment State efforts to fight and contain spread of COVID-19 effectively
7. Indian Council of Medical Research: Regional Depots for storage and transportation of COVID kits.
8. Ministry of Commerce and Industry: Review of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy for curbing opportunistic takeovers/acquisitions of Indian companies due to the current COVID-19 pandemic 
9. Cabinet Secretary writes to all States/ UTs to ensure Safety, Shelter and Food Security of Migrant Labourers
10. Central Government issues Notifications allowing Health and Motor (Third Party) insurance policyholders to make premium payments till 15 May which are due for renewal during COVID-19 lockdown
11. Advisory for senior citizens and their caregivers during lockdown period due to COVID-19
12. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi directs senior officials of more than 30 state waqf boards to ensure strict and honest implementation of lockdown, curfew and social distancing during the holy month of Ramadan in view of Corona pandemic
13. AICTE gives instructions to colleges/institutions to ensure safety and academic welfare of students
14. Lockdown Measures for containment of COVID-19 pandemic in the country to continue to remain in force up to May 3, 2020 ; Select additional activities to be operationalised by States / Union Territories to come in effect from 20 April 2020 except in the Containment Zones
15. Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India issues simple guidelines, for controlling spread of COVID-19 in densely populated areas
16. ICMR issues advisory on pooling samples of coronavirus
17. Ministry of Commerce recommends allowing certain additional activities during the lockdown period
18. Telemedicine Guidelines Approved for Homoeopathic Practitioners
19. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR): Guidance on the use of Truenat beta CoV
20. Extension of premium payment period for Postal Life Insurance & Rural Postal Life Insurance till 30th June 2020
21. Food grains to be provided to non-NFSA beneficiaries with ration cards issued by State governments
22. Jail term for not wearing mask when outside home in Delhi
23. ICMR- National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV): SOPs for detection of COVID-19 in suspected human cases
24. Indian Council of Medical Research invites application from Government & Private Medical Colleges for setting up COVID-19 testing facility.
25. IT Department to release all pending income tax refunds up to Rs 5 lakhs immediately; Around 14 lakh taxpayers to benefit/ All GST & CUSTOM refunds also to be released; to provide benefit to around 1 lakh business entities including MSMEs Rs 18,000 crore of total refund granted immediately
26. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19- FAQs
27. IRDA Advisory on Rescheduling of Term Loans in the context of outbreak of Covid-19
28. University Grants Commission issues advisory on Mental Health & Well-Being of Students in wake of COVID-19
29. Cabinet approves Non-operation of MPLADS for two years (2020-21 and 2021-22) for managing COVID 19
30. Advisory regarding containing and management of COVID-19 in National Parks/ Sanctuaries/ Tiger Reserves.
31. Ministry of Rural Development issues advisory to States for Homemade Protective Cover for Face & Mouth
32. National Centre for Disease Control issues Guidelines for Quarantine facilities
33. Ministry of Commerce: Amendment in Export Policy of APIs and formulations made from these APIs
34. lndian Council of Medical Research issues Advisory to start rapid antibody-based blood test for COVID-19
35. India Bans Exports of Hydroxychloroquine
36. Secretary, Ministry of Human Resources writes to Educational bodies on Arogya Setu APP, General Measures to enhance body’s natural defence system
37. TRIFED writes to States/UTs regarding combating impact of COVID-19 on NTFP Trade and Tribal Interests
38. Vice President urges Governors/ Lt. Governors to advice religious leaders to not hold any congregations/ functions
39. Ministry of Civil Aviation: Demurrage payable to Cargo Terminal Operator by a Consignee or Carrier for utilising storage facility at Terminals for storage of import cargo, goods, unaccompanied baggage, stores, etc. for extended period.
40. Directorate General of Health Services: Revised Guidelines on Clinical Management of COVID-19
41. Ministry of AYUSH: Recommendations of self-care guidelines for preventive health measures.
42. AYUSH Ministry urges diligence in Covid19 claims and initiates work for scientific and evidence based solutions to fight the Corona virus.
43. Ministry of Rural Development writes to Chief Secretaries of all States and UTs to engage rural unemployed youths trained under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) in light of spread of COVID-19.
44. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) initiative to spread awareness on COVID-19
45. Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 extended for one year; Other immediate relief measures also announced
46. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) Writes to State Commissioners for PwDs for Implementation of Comprehensive Disability Inclusive Guidelines for Protection and Safety of Divyangjan During Emergency Health Situations due to Covid 19
47. Ministry of Rural Development releases Rs.4,431 crore to States/UTs this week towards MGNREGS wages & material arrears
48. Office of Principal Scientific Adviser issues manual on homemade masks: Masks for Curbing the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus
49. Ministry of Civil Aviation: Cargo flights carry medical supplies to eastern and southern parts of the country; private airlines also carry out critical supply operations
50. Ministry of Commerce & Industry: More than 280 units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) manufacturing essential items like pharmaceuticals and hospital devices, are operational.
51. “Stranded in India” portal to help foreign tourists.
52. Cargo flights operations for medical supplies to various parts of countries: Ministry of Civil Aviation
53. Pending compliances, expiry of validity of LoAs, approvals or permissions in the current lockdown in view of COVID‐19.
54. One-time relaxation in utilization of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds for purchase, of testing, screening and other equipment: Ministry of Mines
55. Food Processing Ministry forms Task Force in the wake of Covid-19 to resolve problems of industry.
56. Union Labour Ministry Notifies Amendment in EPF Scheme to Allow Withdrawal of Non-refundable advance by EPF Members in The Event of Outbreak of Pandemic
57. and Bankruptcy Board of India makes regulations related to timelines.
58. Ministry of Coal working to ensure maintenance of critical coal supplies during the COVID-19 lockdown period
59. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) issues list of Government Laboratories approved
60. Department of Science and Technology sets up task force for mapping of technologies by Start Ups on COVID19
61. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) sets up helpdesk for COVID-19 related Export-Import issues
62. Central Government directive for retail sale of “Hydroxychloroquine”
63. Cabinet Secretary requests all States and UTs to put incoming International passengers under surveillance.
64. RBI Statement on Development and Regulatory Policies
65. Video Conference of senior health professionals of SAARC countries on the fight against Covid-19
66. Guidelines on Clinical management of severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) in suspected/ confirmed novel coronavirus cases. These guidelines aim to provide clinicians with updated interim guidance on timely, effective, and safe supportive management of patients with nCoV and SARI, particularly those with critical illness.
67. Guidelines on Specimen Collection, Packaging and Transport Guidelines for 2019 novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). These guidelines contain the requirements and procedure for clinical samples collection, packaging and transport. Standard operating procedure (SOP) to handle coronavirus (COVID-19) for international cruise ships at major ports of India
68. A Standard Operating Procedure has been put in place with immediate effect for all international cruise ships, who had planned and intimated their call to Major Ports of India in advance.
69. Guidelines to States and UT’s for quarantin​e. This document gives the SOP for categorization of passengers for COVID 19 coming from China, Democratic Republic of Korea, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Iran for airport screening.