Lockdown 4.0 to remain in force till May 31, Centre to issue guidelines soon

Lockdown 4.0 will come into force on Monday, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Home Affairs. This phase of the nationwide lockdown will be in effect till May 31 and focuses on a gradual revival of economic activities while keeping in mind the rising number of novel coronavirus cases across the country.

Sources had told India Today that a high-level meeting was held on Saturday to discuss Lockdown 4.0 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Among the people who were part of this discussion were Home Minister Amit Shah and senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs. All states and union territories were asked to submit their recommendations and requests to the Centre by Friday.

More details are awaited as this is a developing story.