| 801 | April 1 | Administrative Services | Government
| Accounting procedure for expenditure by Railways on COVID related activities | |
| 802 | April 1 | Administrative Services | Government
| Staff due for periodic medical examination need not be sent for examination till April 30, 2020 | |
| 803 | April 1 | Administrative Services | Government
| Circular issued to all Ministries to draw up roster of staff carrying out essential services, keeping in mind exemption for Persons with Disabilities for banks/FIs/PSUs under Department of Financial Services and Department of Public Enterprises | |
| 804 | April 1 | Corporate Affairs | Businesses
| Relaxation of six weeks to telecom service providers for filing monthly and quarterly reports with TRAI due in April 2020 | |
| 805 | April 1 | Education | Citizens
| In view of COVID-19, as per advice from MHRD, CBSE directs all its affiliated schools to: (i) promote all students from grade 1-8 to next grade, (ii) promote students in Class 9 and 11 based on projects and assessments conducted so far. Board exams for Class 10 and 12 will be held at a later stage. | |
| 806 | April 1 | Energy | Businesses
| Clarification regarding moratorium to discoms for payments, must run status to RE generating stations, regular payment to RE generating stations required | |
| 807 | April 1 | Energy | Businesses
| MNRE issues instructions regarding invoicing of renewable energy supplies, invoices over email can be accepted instead of hard copies | |
| 808 | April 1 | Financial System | Businesses
| Press release clarification stating that indemnity based health insurance products that cover the treatment costs of hospitalization should cover the costs of hospitalization treatment on account of COVID-19. | |
| 809 | April 1 | Financial System | Businesses
| RBI decides it is not necessary to implement countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) for a period of one year. CCyB framework aims banking system to build up a buffer of capital in good times which may be used to maintain flow of credit to the real sector in difficult times. | |
| 810 | April 1 | Financial System | Citizens
| Ministry of Finance releases Frequently Asked Questions regarding RBI's measure to declare moratorium on term loans | |
| 811 | April 1 | Financial System | Government
| Increases the limit on Ways and Means Advances (temporary loans from RBI to governments) by 30% for all states, UTs | |
| 812 | April 1 | Health | Businesses
| Various health and travel related advisories issued earlier to remain in force till further orders are passed | |
| 813 | April 1 | Health | Government
| Contract medical practitioners under Railways whose term was terminated or about to be terminated may be engaged as medical practitioners to deal with COVID | |
| 814 | April 1 | Health | Businesses
| Guidelines for dialysis of COVID-19 Infection | |
| 815 | April 1 | Health | Citizens
| Information on taking care of mental health of children during COVD-19 pandemic. Measures such as providing assurance, giving clear information and keeping them in contact with friends may be taken to care for the mental health of children. | |
| 816 | April 1 | Health | Citizens
| Information on taking care of mental health of elderly during COVD-19 pandemic. Measures such as recreational activities, reduced exposure to news media, and spending time with family can be taken to care for the mental health of the elderly. | |
| 817 | April 1 | Health | Citizens
| Central services medical attendant beneficiaries may purchase medication for chronic diseases from their local pharmacies till April 30, 2020 based on prescriptions already held by the beneficiaries. Medical claims for reimbursements may be submitted to the relevant Ministry/Department/Organisation by the beneficiary. | |
| 818 | April 1 | Health | Citizens
| Information on dealing with psychological issues amongst migrant workers during COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 819 | April 1 | Health | Citizens
| The validity of central government health scheme cards expiring on March 31 for pensioner beneficiaries contributing annually and central government employees superannuating on March 31, 2020 will be extended. | |
| 820 | April 1 | Justice | Government
| Letter to Chief Secretaries of all states on compliance of central government directions to deal with migrant workers and essential supplies | |
| 821 | April 1 | Justice | Government
| As per Supreme Court decision on grievance redressal of migrant workers across India, states should provide shelter homes, medical facilities, food, water and sanitation for migrant workers. Counsellors and community group leaders should be accessible at relief camps for the psychological benefit of these workers. Police should treat migrant workers humanely. | |
| 822 | April 1 | Media | Citizens
| Press Information Bureau (PIB) sets up COVID19 Fact Check Unit, will also be publishing daily bulletin on COVID-19 at 8 PM | |
| 823 | April 1 | Media | Businesses
| Supreme Court issues directions to media, including print, electronic and social media, to curb unverified and fake news related to COVID-19 | |
| 824 | April 1 | Trade and Commerce | Businesses
| RBI provides extension in time period for realisation of export proceeds from nine months to 15 months for exports upto July 31,2020 | |
| 825 | April 1 | Travel and Movement | Citizens
| Limited registration of BS-IV vehicles to be allowed as per Supreme Court's Order | |
| 826 | March 31 | Administrative Services | Government
| Youth trained in the health sector under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana may be used by states to assist front line healthcare workers. | |
| 827 | March 31 | Administrative Services | Citizens
| Preliminary stakeholder engagement plan in the proposed India COVID-19 Emergency Response and
Health Systems Preparedness Project. It is a four-year project with US$1 billion from the World Bank’s COVID19
Fast-Track Facility. | |
| 828 | March 31 | Administrative Services | Government
| Information of Nodal Officer nominated for handling COVID-19 public grievances in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. | |
| 829 | March 31 | Agriculture and Food Processing | Citizens
| Advisory issued by ICAR to farmers, for the lockdown period, regarding the harvest and post-harvest stages of the Rabi season | |
| 830 | March 31 | Energy | Businesses
| MNRE notifies lists of officers to attend urgent matters during lockdown | |
| 831 | March 31 | Financial Aid | Citizens
| Advisory to spread awareness about the one-time ex-gratia payment of Rs 500/month to be given to all women Jan Dhan account holders for next three months and also facilitate withdrawal of transferred amount. | |
| 832 | March 31 | Health | Citizens
| Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor issues a manual on homemade masks. It includes: (i) why to wear a mask, (ii) how to put on a mask, (iii) how to clean and sanitise the masks | |
| 833 | March 31 | Health | Government
| Medical Practitioners will be engaged in Indian Railways/Production Units over and above the vacancies as per local requirement for a period of three months instead of one month (as per March 28, 2020 notification) | |
| 834 | March 31 | Health | Citizens
| Measures taken on quarantining Tablighi Jamaat workers | |
| 835 | March 31 | Health | Government
| Information on quarantine of migrant workers | |
| 836 | March 31 | Health | Businesses
| Revised Guidelines on Clinical Management of COVID – 19 | |
| 837 | March 31 | Health | Citizens
| Information on how to manage mental health during COVID-19 and handle social isolation. | |
| 838 | March 31 | Health | Businesses
| Essential technical features that ventilators required for COVID-19 patients should have. | |
| 839 | March 31 | Justice | Government
| Status report in SC case apprising the Supreme Court on measures taken to deal with COVID-19 | |
| 840 | March 31 | Justice | Government
| Annexure to Status Report in SC case containing details of measures taking to deal with COVID-19 | |
| 841 | March 31 | Taxation | Citizens
| Persons, whose applications for lower tax collection/ deduction at source (under certain sections) are not approved, can use previous certificate | |
| 842 | March 31 | Taxation | Citizens
| Ordinance issued to extend time limits for various tax compliances; 100% deduction on donations to PM CARES Fund under 80G | |
| 843 | March 31 | Trade and Commerce | Businesses
| Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 extended for one year, export promotion schemes to continue, other immediate relief measures announced | |
| 844 | March 31 | Trade and Commerce | Government
| India calls for affordable access to medicine and easier movement of health professionals across borders during the meeting of G-20 Trade and Investment ministers | |
| 845 | March 31 | Trade and Commerce | Businesses
| Advisory on non-charging of demurrage, ground rent beyond the allowed free period of any performance related penalty on non-containerized cargo during the period of COVID pandemic | |
| 846 | March 31 | Trade and Commerce | Businesses
| Validity of Registration cum Membership Certificate of members of Export Promotion Councils expiring in Mar 2020 to be extended up to Sep 2020 | |
| 847 | March 31 | Travel and Movement | Miscellaneous
| Ministry of Tourism launches "Stranded in India" portal to help foreign tourists stuck in various parts of India. | |
| 848 | March 31 | Water | Government
| Extension of deadline for data updation for the Jal Jeevan Mission from March 31, 2020 to April 22, 2020 due to the country-wide lock down declared to stop the spread of Coronavirus. | |
| 849 | March 30 | Administrative Services | Government
| Advising use of ex-trainees of the Rural Self-Employment Training Institutes to stitch masks. | |
| 850 | March 30 | Agriculture and Food Processing | Citizens
| Crop loans due between March 1-May 31 can be repaid by May 31, with 5% interest subsidy benefit also extended | |
| 851 | March 30 | Corporate Affairs | Businesses
| Companies Fresh Start Scheme notified for permitting delayed filings under the Companies Act, 2013 | |
| 852 | March 30 | Corporate Affairs | Businesses
| Modifications to LLP Fresh Start Scheme notified for permitting delayed filings under the LLP Act, 2008 | |
| 853 | March 30 | Financial System | Citizens
| Premium payment period for Postal Life Insurance & Rural Postal Life Insurance extended upto 30th April 2020 | |
| 854 | March 30 | Financial System | Businesses
| Relaxation in certain compliance requirements for FPIs due to COVID-19 | |
| 855 | March 30 | Financial System | Businesses
| Steps to be taken by insurers amidst COVID-19 pandemic for smooth functioning of insurance industry. These include: (i) displaying COVID-19 claims related FAQs on their website, (ii) putting in place a Business Continuity Plan. | |
| 856 | March 30 | Food Distribution | Citizens
| PDS beneficiaries in union territories operating on the DBT model will also get 5 kg/person of foodgrains during April-June | |
| 857 | March 30 | Food Distribution | Government
| Allocation of additional foodgrains to states and union territories for April-June for distribution under the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana | |
| 858 | March 30 | Health | Government
| Railway coaches will be converted to serve as quarantine/isolation facilities | |
| 859 | March 30 | Health | Businesses
| Precautions to be undertaken during air cargo operations | |
| 860 | March 30 | Local Administration | Government
| Advisory to motivate and facilitate stitching of masks by engaging ex-trainees of Rural Self Employment Training Institutes while ensuring social distancing. | |
| 861 | March 30 | Manufacturing | Government
| Closure of all Railway Production Units and Zonal Railway Workshops has been extended till April 14, 2020 | |
| 862 | March 30 | Trade and Commerce | Businesses
| Temporary relaxation in processing of documents pertaining to Foreign Portfolio Investors due to COVID-19 | |
| 863 | March 30 | Trade and Commerce | Businesses
| Relaxations provided on compliances to be met by units / developers / co?developers of SEZs | |
| 864 | March 30 | Travel and Movement | Citizens
| Validity of documents related to Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 during the period of prevention of COVID-19. Documents that have expired since Feb 1, or are about to expire before June 30, may be treated as valid till June 30, 2020 | |
| 865 | March 29 | Administrative Services | Government
| Eleven Empowered Groups (headed by various union government secretaries and NITI Aayog members) formed to deal with response activities on COVID-19. | |
| 866 | March 29 | Administrative Services | Government
| State-wise contact details of Regional Directors and State National Service Scheme Officers across the country. Details may be used to access the service of National Service Scheme volunteers in combating COVID-19. | |
| 867 | March 29 | Administrative Services | Government
| State, District, and Block wise contact details of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan volunteers across the country. Details may be used to access the service of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan youth volunteers in combating COVID-19. | |
| 868 | March 29 | Corporate Affairs | Businesses
| Notification on non-inclusion of lockdown period in the corporate insolvency resolution process timeline under IBC, 2016 | |
| 869 | March 29 | Financial Aid | Citizens
| MHA direction to states/UT and their Disaster Management Authorities to ensure arrangements for shelter, food, quarantine, and payment of wages of workers | |
| 870 | March 29 | Justice | Citizens
| Continuation of closure of NCLT benches, except for urgent matters, till April 14, 2020 | |
| 871 | March 29 | Law and Order | Citizens
| Third Addendum issued to MHA Guidelines dated March 24 exempting transportation of all goods, and milk and newspaper delivery supply chain | |
| 872 | March 29 | Trade and Commerce | Businesses
| Advisory on non-charging of container detention charges on import and export shipments | |
| 873 | March 28 | Corporate Affairs | Businesses
| Clarification issued that contributions to PM CARES Fund will qualify as CSR expenditure under the Companies Act, 2013 | |
| 874 | March 28 | Corporate Affairs | Businesses
| Contribution to PMCARES Fund made eligible as CSR expenditure under the Companies Act, 2013 | |
| 875 | March 28 | Energy | Businesses
| Steps announced to ease liquidity problems of discoms, directions to CERC to provide three-month moratorium to discoms for clearing dues | |
| 876 | March 28 | Energy | Government
| Advisory by Ministry of Power to state governments to allow movement of critical chemicals and consumables for power generation | |
| 877 | March 28 | Financial Aid | Citizens
| Press release on Union Home Secretary requesting state government to provide support to migrant workers | |
| 878 | March 28 | Financial Aid | Government
| Control room established under Secy, Ministry of Labour to follow-up on announcement in respect of PM Garib Kalyan Yojana package. | |
| 879 | March 28 | Financial System | Businesses
| Relaxation for insurers to submit their Board approved Final Re-insurance Programme by May 31st 2020 | |
| 880 | March 28 | Health | Government
| Engagement of Contract Medical Practitioners over and above the vacancy to contain the spread of COVID – 19 Pandemic. | |
| 881 | March 28 | Health | Citizens
| Railway health facilities will be available to all central government employees | |
| 882 | March 28 | International Travel | Citizens
| Grant of consular services on gratis basis to foreign nationals till April 30, 2020 | |
| 883 | March 28 | Trade and Commerce | Businesses
| Initiatives by Government E-marketplace (GeM) for ease of procurement, seller onboarding | |
| 884 | March 27 | Administrative Services | Citizens
| Update on services available through India Post, basic postal and financial services to continue, delivery of essential items on priority | |
| 885 | March 27 | Administrative Services | Government
| Circular issued to all Ministries to draw up roster of staff carrying out essential services, keeping in mind exemption for Persons with Disabilities. | |
| 886 | March 27 | Administrative Services | Government
| Extension of timeline for certain government officials to generate and submit performance appraisal forms. | |
| 887 | March 27 | Administrative Services | Government
| Certain departments allowed to spend Rs 200 crore over allocation, for COVID-19; procurement conditions relaxed for medical and essential supplies | |
| 888 | March 27 | Administrative Services | Citizens
| Extension of Validity of Licenses, Ratings, Skill Test, Exams for Issue, Renewal and exercising the privileges of Pilot Licenses. | |
| 889 | March 27 | Environment | Businesses
| All projects or activities related to bulk drugs and intermediates manufactured for addressing ailments such as COVID-19 and those with similar symptoms have been categorised as ‘B2’ for a period up to the 30th September 2020. This means will not be required to submit an environment impact assessment (EIA) report. | |
| 890 | March 27 | Environment | Government
| Measures to be taken so that the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project is undertaken as per the environmental and social commitment plan. | |
| 891 | March 27 | Financial Aid | Citizens
| Advisory to all states/UTs to take steps to provide support (including food and shelter) to unorganised sector workers. | |
| 892 | March 27 | Financial Aid | Citizens
| Notification on permitting non-refundable advance to employees from PF account, of three months salary or 75% of amount in PF account, whichever is lesser. | |
| 893 | March 27 | Financial System | Businesses
| RBI reduced the policy repo rate from 5.15% to 4.4% and reverse repo rate from 4.9% to 4.0% in March 2020, due to the negative effects of the coronavirus | |
| 894 | March 27 | Financial System | Businesses
| RBI released a statement on development and regulatory policies to address the stress in financial conditions caused by COVID19. These include expanding liquidity in the system and relaxing repayment pressures. | |
| 895 | March 27 | Financial System | Businesses
| Instructions to banks/NBFCs by RBI on measures for easing the burden of debt servicing, three month moratorium on payment of instalments etc. | |
| 896 | March 27 | Financial System | Businesses
| Relaxation from Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers Regulations. These regulations require shareholders to compile, collate, and disseminate information of their consolidated shareholding as on March 31, 2020, to the company and the stock exchanges. | |
| 897 | March 27 | Health | Government
| Guidelines to reduce visits to centres under the central government health scheme. Ensure optimal utilisation of medical officers. | |
| 898 | March 27 | Health | Citizens
| Medication may be issued for 3 months for certain persons such as the elderly and diabetics. | |
| 899 | March 27 | Health | Citizens
| Central government health scheme beneficiaries may obtain medication for chronic diseases up to April 30. | |
| 900 | March 27 | Health | Government
| Describes the manner in which residents may be deployed within the hospitals | |
| 901 | March 27 | Health | Citizens
| Consolidated MHA Guidelines on social distancing from March 24, March 25 (First Addendum) and March 27 (Second Addendum) | |
| 902 | March 27 | Law and Order | Citizens
| Second Addendum issued to MHA Guidelines dated March 24 exempting additional categories of essential goods and services, relating to agricultural operations. | |
| 903 | March 27 | Law and Order | Businesses
| Order to facilitate operation/movement of services essential for operating ships during lock down period | |
| 904 | March 27 | Local Administration | Government
| Advisory for Panchayati Raj Institutions and their representatives for effective implementation of the lockdown, dissemination of information, and social distancing in rural areas. | |
| 905 | March 27 | Local Administration | Government
| Actions to be taken under different schemes by the Department of Rural Development such as revision of MGNREGS wages, focus on liquidating wage and material arrears, and release of state's first installment of National Social Assistance Programme. | |
| 906 | March 27 | Technology | Businesses
| Department of Science and Technology initiates exercise to map COVID-19 solutions through research and development and scale up support. Proposals are invited for protection and home-based respiratory interventions for COVID-19 patients. | |
| 907 | March 27 | Technology | Businesses
| Department of Science and Technology initiates exercise to map COVID-19 solutions through research and development and scale up support. Proposals are invited for protection and home-based respiratory interventions for COVID-19 patients. | |
| 908 | March 27 | Travel and Movement | Citizens
| Ban on domestic air travel extended till April 14, 2020 | |
| 909 | March 27 | Travel and Movement | Citizens
| Limited and conditional sale and registration of up to 10% of pending BS-IV stock with vehicle dealers (except in Delhi/NCR), will be allowed within 10 days of lifting of the lockdown in a city. | |
| 910 | March 26 | Administrative Services | Businesses
| SOPs issued to all states/UTs on steps to maintain supply of essential goods to people during the lockdown. | |
| 911 | March 26 | Administrative Services | Businesses
| SOPs issued to all states/UTs on steps to maintain supply of essential goods to people during the lockdown. | |
| 912 | March 26 | Agriculture and Food Processing | Businesses
| Sets up a grievance cell for the food and related industry to ensure hassle-free operations and uninterrupted supply of essentials | |
| 913 | March 26 | Energy | Government
| Advisory by MNRE to the states/UTs on operation of inter-state renewable energy generation utilities during lockdown | |
| 914 | March 26 | Energy | Businesses
| Ministry of Coal appoints nodal officers for responding to queries raised by various consumers/stakeholders and outside agencies during the lockdown | |
| 915 | March 26 | Financial Aid | Citizens
| Rs 1.7 lakh crore COVID-19 relief package under the PM Garib Kalyan Yojana for the poor for their essential needs | |
| 916 | March 26 | Health | Businesses
| Regulates sale of of any preparation containing the drug Hydroxychloroquine. | |
| 917 | March 26 | Health | Businesses
| Guidelines on doorstep delivery of drugs. | |
| 918 | March 26 | Health | Businesses
| Hydrochloroquine may be sold on prescription only. | |
| 919 | March 26 | Health | Government
| Guidelines issued to all Secretaries, Government of India, on guidelines for workplace to contain spread of COVID-19. | |
| 920 | March 26 | International Travel | Citizens
| Ban on international commercial passenger flights extended till April 14, 9:30 pm. | |
| 921 | March 26 | International Travel | Citizens
| Ban on international commercial passenger airline services extended till 6:30 pm on April 14, 2020 | |
| 922 | March 26 | Local Administration | Government
| Advisory on activities to be undertaken by State Rural Livelihoods Mission and community institutions for the prevention and control of COVID-19 outbreak at the community level. | |
| 923 | March 26 | Manufacturing | Businesses
| Three-month extension given for verification and stamping of weights and measures; relaxation on charges payable due to delay in re-verification | |
| 924 | March 26 | Technology | Businesses
| Department of Science and Technology sets up task force for mapping of technologies by Start Ups on COVID-19 | |
| 925 | March 26 | Trade and Commerce | Businesses
| Helpdesk operationalised by DGFT for COVID-19 related trade issues | |
| 926 | March 26 | Trade and Commerce | Government
| Control room setup by DPIIT to monitor in real time the status of transportation and delivery of goods during lockdown | |
| 927 | March 25 | Administrative Services | Government
| In view of lockdown, all Ministries instructed to identify staff for carrying out essential services. | |
| 928 | March 25 | Administrative Services | Government
| Information on one stop centres and women help lines to help women facing domestic violence during COVID-19. | |
| 929 | March 25 | Census | Citizens
| Census and updation of NPR postponed till further orders. | |
| 930 | March 25 | Education | Citizens
| ICT initiative of Ministry of Human Resource Development and UGC to continue learning for students in their homes to fight COVID19 | |
| 931 | March 25 | Energy | Government
| Advisory by the Ministry of Power to the states/UTs on operation and maintenance of inter-state transmission network during lockdown | |
| 932 | March 25 | Energy | Government
| Advisory by the Ministry of Power to the states/UTs on operation of inter-state power generation utilities during lockdown | |
| 933 | March 25 | Environment | Businesses
| Extension of validity of prior issued environmental clearances for all projects and activities which are expiring between March 15, 2020 and April 30, 2020, till June 30, 2020 to ensure uninterrupted operations. | |
| 934 | March 25 | Health | Government
| Details for healthcare providers on telemedicine which is the provision of healthcare services over a distance using technology. | |
| 935 | March 25 | Health | Businesses
| Guidelines on using PPE at all ports | |
| 936 | March 25 | Health | Government
| Guidance on blood transfusion services related to COVID-19. | |
| 937 | March 25 | Law and Order | Citizens
| Addendum issued to MHA Guidelines dated March 24 on social distancing. These modify the various exceptions on closure of establishments etc. | |
| 938 | March 25 | Trade and Commerce | Businesses
| Prohibition on export of hydroxychloroquine | |
| 939 | March 25 | Trade and Commerce | Businesses
| Prohibition on export of any personal protection equipment or masks | |
| 940 | March 24 | Administrative Services | Government
| All department Secretaries empowered to approve expenditure proposals till March 31, 2020; cannot exceed 2019-20 RE and retrospective approval required | |
| 941 | March 24 | Agriculture and Food Processing | Businesses
| Extension given to sanitary permits (for imports) expiring during this period; other relaxations in case consignments are delayed | |
| 942 | March 24 | Corporate Affairs | Businesses
| Certain relaxations provided to companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) from statutory requirements under Companies Act, 2013 and LLP Act, 2008. | |
| 943 | March 24 | Essential Goods and Services | Businesses
| Clarificatory amendment to the Order dated 21-03-2020 regarding capping the prices of masks | |
| 944 | March 24 | Essential Goods and Services | Businesses
| Requesting states to manufacture sanitizers through alcohol distilleries and remove 300% excise duty on ethanol for the purpose of making sanitizers. | |
| 945 | March 24 | Essential Goods and Services | Government
| Advisory by MEITY to state governments to permit IT and IT enabled services companies to carry out essential functions | |
| 946 | March 24 | Financial Aid | Businesses
| Advisory issued by the Ministry to all CMs/LGs to release cess funds (of around Rs 52,000 crore) collected by Labour Welfare Boards under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996 to all construction workers (to sustain their livelihood). | |
| 947 | March 24 | Financial System | Businesses
| SEBI notified capital and debt market services to be exempted from the nationwide lockdown. These include registered stock exchanges, clearing corporations and mutual funds, among others. | |
| 948 | March 24 | Health | Government
| Guidelines on use of personal protective equipment to be utilised by healthcare workers | |
| 949 | March 24 | Health | Citizens
| National Disaster Management Authority directs all central/state ministries and state authorities to ensure social distancing. Measures shall be in force for 21 days (w.e.f from March 25, 2020). | |
| 950 | March 24 | Health | Citizens
| Guidelines issued for enforcing social distancing for 3 weeks (w.e.f from March 25, 2020). | |
| 951 | March 24 | Law and Order | Citizens
| Annexure to MHA Guidelines dated March 24 on social distancing. Guidelines include shutting down government and private establishments, with some exceptions such as essential goods and services. | |
| 952 | March 24 | Manufacturing | Businesses
| Railways' manufacturing capacity to be harnessed to help deal with COVID-19. Production facilities available with Railways can be used to manufacture items like simple beds, medical trolleys, PPE like masks, ventilators, etc. Exact items to be manufactured may be decided in consultation with the Principal Chief Medical Directors in a railway/production unit. Production units may assess the feasibility of manufacturing these items and inform the Railway Board. | |
| 953 | March 24 | Taxation | Businesses
| Relief measures announced by Finance Minister regarding: (i) Income tax filing, (ii) GST filing, (iii) Corporate affairs | |
| 954 | March 24 | Taxation | Citizens
| Deadlines for filing tax returns and other dues/ compliances extended; interest rate and additional charges lowered/ relaxed for delayed payments | |
| 955 | March 24 | Trade and Commerce | Businesses
| Prohibition on export of ventilators and any artificial respiratory apparatus or oxygen therapy apparatus or any breathing appliance and sanitizers | |
| 956 | March 24 | Trade and Commerce | Businesses
| Ship cargo carrying goods for trade or essential goods and supplies are exempted from prohibition related to immigration | |
| 957 | March 23 | Administrative Services | Government
| Government expenditure functions, particularly CGA and Integrated Finance Divisions of all government departments, will work as essential services. | |
| 958 | March 23 | Administrative Services | Government
| Secretaries, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare empowered to approve urgent expenditure proposals related to COVID-19 till May 31, 2020 | |
| 959 | March 23 | Administrative Services | Businesses
| Actions for force majeure arising due to COVID-19. Includes extension of seafarers' COC and statutory certificates, periodical surveys and audits of Indian registered ships | |
| 960 | March 23 | Agriculture and Food Processing | Businesses
| Gives sugar mills a 15-day extension to utilise their monthly sale quota for the month of March | |
| 961 | March 23 | Corporate Affairs | Businesses
| All companies to file COVID-19 affirmation statements with the Registrar of Companies. | |
| 962 | March 23 | Corporate Affairs | Businesses
| Funds spent on COVID-19 related activities (specified in Schedule 7(items 1 and 12) of Companies Act) made CSR eligible. | |
| 963 | March 23 | Defence | Government
| Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 | |
| 964 | March 23 | Financial System | Citizens
| Measures to ensure smooth operation of insurance industry, such as relaxation in renewal and payment of premium for life insurance or health insurance. | |
| 965 | March 23 | Financial System | Citizens
| Specific measures with respect to life insurance, in view of COVID-19. Grace period for premiums due in March 2020 will be extended by a month in all states where lockdown has been declared. | |
| 966 | March 23 | Health | Government
| Asymptomatic healthcare workers in the care of suspected or confirmed cases, or contacts of persons confirmed positive may be placed under chemoprophylaxis with hydroxychloroquine | |
| 967 | March 23 | Health | Businesses
| Guidelines for managing crew and ensuring health protocols for crew | |
| 968 | March 23 | Health | Businesses
| Social distancing guidelines to be followed by airlines and airport operators | |
| 969 | March 23 | International Travel | Citizens
| Suspension of all pre-sea courses, and advisory for Indian seafarers working on Indian or foreign ships to not sign off and be repatriated from their ships except in emergency situations. | |
| 970 | March 23 | Labour and Employment | Government
| Contractual staff (contracts awarded on manpower basis) will be paid as on duty. Maximum payment limited to 70% of the contract value for contracts awarded on lump sum basis | |
| 971 | March 23 | Labour and Employment | Government
| Outsourced persons in various departments of GoI during CoVID lockdown should be treated as 'on duty' for payment of wages | |
| 972 | March 23 | Labour and Employment | Businesses
| Contractual, casual, and outsourced staff of all central government departments and organisations will be considered 'on duty' till April 30. | |
| 973 | March 23 | Media | Government
| Advisory by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to state/UTs to ensure operational continuity of Print and Electronic Media | |
| 974 | March 23 | Parliament | Citizens
| Curtailment of the Budget Session of Parliament | |
| 975 | March 23 | Technology | Businesses
| Format for furnishing information on work from home by Other Service Providers in reference to notification dated Mar 13 | |
| 976 | March 23 | Trade and Commerce | Businesses
| Relaxation in demurrage and wharfage rules related to freight transport. | |
| 977 | March 23 | Trade and Commerce | Businesses
| Relaxation in haulage charges related to freight transport. | |
| 978 | March 23 | Travel and Movement | Citizens
| Passenger trains suspended. Station entry/exits to be shut off. RPF must be prepared to tackle any security concerns at these stations, prevent people from boarding goods trains. | |
| 979 | March 23 | Travel and Movement | Citizens
| Ban on domestic flights (except all-cargo) from 24 March till 31st March | |
| 980 | March 22 | Health | Businesses
| Testing guidelines for private and public labs | |
| 981 | March 22 | Justice | Citizens
| Order on closure of NCLT benches except for urgent matters till March 31, 2020 | |
| 982 | March 22 | Technology | Citizens
| Hackathon announced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology inviting solutions for containment of COVID-19 | |
| 983 | March 21 | Essential Goods and Services | Businesses
| Caps the prices of hand sanitisers, masks, and the fabric used in making masks | |
| 984 | March 21 | International Travel | Businesses
| Updated list of infected countries identified for mandatory quarantine and travel ban by the MInistry of Health | |
| 985 | March 20 | Corporate Affairs | Businesses
| Relaxation of one month from due date for submission of notices, returns, and forms under various regulations of the Mines Act, 1952 | |
| 986 | March 20 | Energy | Government
| Consolidated update on the preventive measures taken by the Ministry of Coal and its constituents CIL, NLCIL, and SCCL | |
| 987 | March 20 | Energy | Businesses
| MNRE announced time extension in scheduled commissioning date of renewable energy projects due to disruption in supply chain | |
| 988 | March 20 | Financial System | Businesses
| SEBI relaxes compliance of certain obligations and disclosure requirements in view of COVID pandemic, such as: (i) filing of corporate governance report, (ii) compliance certificate on share transfer facility | |
| 989 | March 20 | Food Distribution | Government
| States can lift foodgrains supplies for upto six months and pass on to retailers. Biometric authentication can be temporarily suspended. | |
| 990 | March 20 | Health | Government
| Outlines manner in which hospitals can prepare for influx of COVID-19 patients. All hospitals to put aside beds and elective surgeries should be postponed. | |
| 991 | March 20 | Health | Government
| Report any cases to health directorate in the railways board | |
| 992 | March 20 | Health | Government
| Guidelines regarding cleaning and sanitisation of coach when a corona infected/suspected person travels | |
| 993 | March 20 | Health | Businesses
| Guidelines for airline crew for training | |
| 994 | March 20 | Health | Businesses
| Master of all vessels to determine health of passengers before arrival as per WHO guidelines. If the declaration of health given by Master is found to be incorrect the Master may be prosecuted. | |
| 995 | March 20 | Health | Government
| Response Regulatory Framework to be followed to rapidly deal with applications for development of vaccines and diagnostics. | |
| 996 | March 20 | Health | Businesses
| Interim guidance for shipping and seafarers for prevention and managing outbreak of COVID-19 | |
| 997 | March 20 | Health | Businesses
| Instructions to all major and minor ports for dealing with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic | |
| 998 | March 20 | International Travel | Citizens
| All passengers from Australia, UK, and USA will be screened. | |
| 999 | March 20 | Labour and Employment | Businesses
| Advisories issues to employers of public/private establishments to refrain from terminating employment or deducting wages for leave. Copies of letters sent to Chief Secretaries, Employers' association and some central government departments. | |
| 1000 | March 20 | Labour and Employment | Businesses
| Copy of above advisory to Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises | |
