New Delhi, August 29: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday welcomed the Centre’s decision to allow metro services from September 7 as part of “Unlock 4” guidelines. Expressing happiness over the decision, Arvind Kejriwal said he is glad that metro services have been permitted. The Delhi metro services cater to almost 2.4 million people of the National Capital Region (NCR). Unlock 4 Guidelines Issued by Centre: Metro Rail, Open Theatres, Religious Congregations Allowed, Schools to Remain Shut; Check Full List.

In a tweet, the Chief Minister said, “I am glad that metro has been permitted to start its operations from September 7 in a phased manner.” Delhi Metro services have remained suspended since March 22, the day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the “janata curfew”. Two days after the Janata curfew, a mandatory 68-day lockdown was imposed in the country. Noida Metro Rail Corporation to Resume Services on Aqua Line From September 7 in Calibrated Manner As Per Unlock 4 Guidelines.

Tweet by Arvind Kejriwal:

Earlier in the day, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) decided to allow the resumption of metro operations from September 7 in a graded manner. The MHA has issued new guidelines for opening up of more activities in areas outside the containment Zones. Unlock 4, will come into effect from September 1. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Begins Preliminary Work on Fifth Metro Bridge Over Yamuna River.

The new guidelines, issued today, are based on feedback received from states and UTs, and extensive consultations held with related central ministries and departments. However, schools, colleges, educational and coaching institutions will continue to remain closed for students and regular class activity upto September 30.

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