The country’s high performing economic districts should be allowed to function by different rules in the 3rd phase of the lockdown.
100-150 districts with the highest economic value should be allowed to restart industrial activity by implementing strict rules.
These districts are to be identified either through GDP contribution or density of industrial clusters.
Cost of 100% testing and aggressive health protocols is lower than continued shutdown in these areas.
Calculated exit from the lockdown in the most crucial economic regions.
Within these districts, small restricted areas where COVID-19 cases have been identified should be treated as containment zones.
An area of about 500 metres radius around these areas should be treated as orange zones.
The remaining area of the district should be classified as green zones.
Workers would have to be housed on the premises or within walking distance.
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The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
It is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organization in India.
It works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the development of India, partnering industry, Government, and civil society, through advisory and consultative processes.
