New Delhi, Aug 29 (UNI) As per the latest guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs under Unlock-4, the Delhi Metro will be resuming its services for public from September 7 onwards in a calibrated manner, a DMRC spokesperson said here on Saturday evening.
'Further details on the Metro functioning and its usage by the general public will be shared, once the detailed SOP on Metros is issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in the next few days,' said the spokesperson.
The Delhi Metro services have been under suspension in larger public interest since March 22, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As per the latest guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs under Unlock-4, 'Metro rail will be allowed to operate with effect from September 7, 2020 in a graded manner, by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA)/ Ministry of Railways (MOR), in consultation with MHA. In this regard, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will be issued by MOHUA,' he said.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued new guidelines on Saturday, for opening up of more activities in areas outside the Containment Zones. In Unlock 4, which will come into effect from September 1, the process of phased re-opening of activities has been extended further.
The new guidelines are based on feedback received from the States and UTs, and extensive consultations held with related Central Ministries and Departments.
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