Modi's 21-day lockdown order: Here's a list of essential services The lockdown was announced by PM Modi in an televised address to the nation. Minutes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a 21-day nationwide lockdown to contain the novel coronavirus stating midnight, the Ministry of Home Affairs came out with a comprehensive list of essential services that will remain operational during the nationwide lockdown. Allaying fears, Modi also said people need not panic about availability of essential commodities and medicines during the 21-day nationwide lockdown as the Centre and various state governments will work together to ensure this. Guidelines on the measures to be taken by Ministries/ Departments Of Government of India, State/Union Territory Governments and State/Union Territory Authorities for containment of COVID-19 Epidemic in the Country. 01. Offices Of the Government Of India, its Autonomous/ Subordinate Offices and Public Corporations shall remain clos
