Unlock 3.0 rules for Mizoram: What is allowed, what is not

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The Unlock 3.0 guidelines were released by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on July 29. Several curbs were lifted by the Centre this time, such as night curfew, restrictions on inter-state and intra-state travel, etc, although schools and metro services continue to be shut.

Even as the country is gradually relaxing the curbs that were imposed to control the spread of the novel coronavirus, strict restrictions remain in containment zones, where the number of COVID-19 cases being reported continues to be high.

However, states have been given a free hand in deciding the list of activities that will be allowed outside of containment zones and Mizoram has decided to extend the state-wide partial lockdown till August 31.

Let us take a look at what will be allowed in Mizoram from August 1:

Lengpui airport will continue to operate during the extended lockdown.

Movement of commodities will be allowed via the Vairengte and Bairabi entry points along the Mizoram-Assam border and Kanhmun entry point situated along the Mizoram-Tripura border.

All inter-district and intra-state movement of commercial and private vehicles has been allowed.

Within Aizawl Municipal Corporation limits, vehicles will be allowed to ply on a rotation system based on the registration numbers.

Businesses, shops, and other commercial activities will be allowed to operate while maintaining strict social distancing.

Mizoram has allowed morning prayers at churches.

Weddings, funerals, anniversary celebrations, and political and social events have also been allowed in Mizoram, but with 50 people cap on the guest list.

Games, sports practice, book release, and other similar events can now be arranged in Mizoram, but only 25 people will be allowed to attend.

Gyms will open from August 5.

Beauty parlours, salons, and spas will be allowed to operate. Only customers with prior appointments will be allowed inside to ensure strict social distancing.

Government training institutes (both Central and state) will be allowed to open, while strictly observing SOPs issued by the Centre.

What will not be allowed in Mizoram from August 1:

Schools, colleges, and coaching institutions will remain shut till August 31, 2020.

Cinema halls, theatres, bars, will remain closed.

Religious congregations and other large social gatherings continued to be prohibited.

Night-time movement restrictions remain as night curfew will be observed from 8.30 pm to 4.30 am across all district headquarters.

Assembly of more than five persons continues to be prohibited in all district headquarters.