In the proposal the Delhi government wants markets, shopping complexes, and malls to open on an odd-even basis. The Kejriwal government also wants that industries in the state resume and that arrangement for employing labourers living in nearby areas in Delhi are made. Although these activities are not meant for containment zones where the state government wants a complete ban on all activities.
"The Delhi government has sent a number of suggestions to the Central government. It has demanded that while all activities in the containment zones in the city should be barred, at other places, the movement of people should be allowed with proper protection," an official of the state government was quoted in the IANS report.
In the proposal, the state had also suggested the resumption of public transport with social distancing after May 17. The Delhi government said that this was suggested due to public demand.
It was suggested to start public transport with new rules which include auto-rickshaws with only one passenger and taxis with two passengers. Vehicles will also be disinfected after each ride. For buses and metros, the government has said these should ply with half of its capacity to ensure social distancing.
"We have suggested the Centre allow the buses, metro, autos, taxis in the city with a strict implementation of the social-distancing norms. With all the relaxations, facial mask and social distancing will be a must," the official said in the report.
Educational institutes and cinema halls will remain shut.
At present Delhi stands in the fourth place of the list of states with the highest number of coronavirus cases. The total confirmed cases have reached 8470. The final decision on the proposal will be taken by the Central government.