Indian state government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic
The Indian state governments have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in India with various declarations of emergency, closure of institutions and public meeting places, and other restrictions intended to contain the spread of the virus.
For Indian government response, see Indian government response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Bihar[edit]
On 15 March, Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) postponed all the recruitment exams till 31 March.[23]
On 22 March, the Government of Bihar announced a state-wide lockdown till March 31.[24]
On 2 April, the state government announced that a one-time cash transfer of Rs 1,000 will be provided to the migrants.[25]
Chandigarh[edit]
On 17 March Chandigarh administration ordered the closure of public facilities till 31 March. It also banned gatherings of more than a 100 people and census work was postponed.[26] At the same time, Dera chiefs were asked to postpone all religious events.[27]
On 23 March, Punjab Governor V. P. Singh Badnore who is also union territory administrator imposed a curfew starting midnight of 24 March.[28]
Delhi[edit]
On 21 March, Government of Delhi announced closure of all primary schools across Delhi till 31 March as a precaution.[30]
On 12 March, it announced closure of schools, colleges and cinema halls till the end of March and ordered disinfection of all public places as a precautionary measure.[31]
On 22 March, after the central government's decision, complete lockdown of Delhi from 6 am of 23 March to at least 31 March was declared. Essential services and commodities to continue.[32]
On 28 March, Delhi government had set up over 500 hunger relief camps providing free food for people who have been left stranded due to the nationwide lockdown.[33]
Goa[edit]
On 15 March, Goa's, CM Pramod Sawant declared that all educational institutions would remain close, but planned to conduct the ongoing Board examinations.[34]
Gujarat[edit]
On 15 March, Gujarat government closed schools, colleges and cinema halls till 31 March, but planned to conduct the Board examinations.[35]
On 23 March, Gujarat DGP Shivanand Jha said that from 12 am, the entire state will be under lockdown till 31 March. "State borders have been sealed. Action will be taken against the people who will violate the lockdown," he said.
Haryana[edit]
On 24 March, Government of Haryana announced complete lockdown of the Haryana.
Himachal Pradesh[edit]
On 14 March, Himachal Pradesh closed educational institutions and theatres until 31 March.[36]
Himachal Pradesh banned entry of foreign and domestic tourists on 19 March until further notice.[37]
On March 24, Government of Himachal Pradesh imposed an indefinite statewide curfew to combat coronavirus.
Manipur[edit]
On 13 March, Manipur Government closed all educational institutions.
Odisha[edit]
On 13 March, the chief minister Naveen Pantaik declared COVID-19 as a 'disaster'. Educational institutions and other public places were closed and officials were empowered by invoking the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897.[74]
On 21 March, after confirming two positive cases of coronavirus, the state ordered 70 per cent lockdown, including its capital Bhubaneshwar.[75]
On 22 March, the state government extended it to a complete lockdown until 9 pm of March 29.[76] Interstate bus services and passenger trains were also suspended.[77]
The government on 26 March signed agreements with medical colleges to set up two 1,000-bed hospitals in Bhubaneswar for treatment of the infected patients within 15 days.[78]
On 9 April, the state government extended the lockdown till 30 April. It was also announced that educational institutes will remain closed till 17 June.[79]
Puducherry[edit]
On 17 March, Pondicherry shut down schools, colleges, cinemas and gyms till 31 March.[82]