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Nagpur to be free from lockdown restrictions at Level 1 from Monday
In a major relief to many, cities in Vidarbha including Nagpur, Gondia, Yavatmal and Chandrapur would be free from lockdown restrictions at Level 1 from Monday, June 7.
For areas to qualify under Level 1, they should have COVID-19 positivity rate of either 5% or less and the occupancy of hospital beds should be lesser than 25%.
All those districts under Level 1 would be allowed to completely unlock and all activities would resume like before.
All activities including public transport, restaurants, theatres, cultural events, shops, malls, industries, private and government offices would be allowed to re-open in Level 1.
Manufacturing and other industries can also resume operations in Level 1 and 2 areas without any restrictions.
Also read: Maharashtra govt. to begin 5-level unlock plan from Monday | Details here
In Level 1, all shops would be permitted to remain open during regular hours. Weddings, funerals, industry, construction activities can resume without restrictions. Local trains have also been allowed to operate.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is yet to issue any guidelines on the same as of now.
According to the public health department, the Level 1 districts currently are Aurangabad, Bhandara, Buldhana, Chandrapur, Dhule, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Jalgaon, Jalna, Latur, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Parbhani, Thane, Washim, Wardha and Yavatmal.
Governance
NMC permanently caps size of idols installed during celebrations

Picture by: Bhavesh Mahalle
Nagpur Municipal Corporation has taken a bold step towards a greener environment. NMC Commissioner Radhakrishnan B on Friday passed an order and permanently capped size of idols installed during festive celebrations in the city. By doing so, NMC has not only set an example but has also probably become the first municipal body in the country to take such a step.
As per the order passed by the NMC commissioner mandals will not be allowed to install an idol larger than 4 feet x 4 feet and for individuals the allowed size will be 2 feet x 2 feet.
Speaking to a daily, Radhakrishnan B said that the step was being taken or prevent the city’s bodies from getting polluted. He also informed that NMC will provide artificial tanks for the immersion of idols.
Governance
7th fuel hike in 8 days: 1-litre petrol in Nagpur now costs ₹115 per litre, diesel over ₹97 per litre
Governance
Lactation room inaugurated at district collector office in Nagpur
Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited (NSSCDCL) and Nagpur District Collector Office jointly installed a Lactation Room having state-of-the-art facilities in the premises of District Collector Office, Civil Lines, on the occasion of Womens Day on Tuesday.
Divisional Commissioner Prajakta Lawangare Verma inaugurated the room in the presence of District Collector R Vimala, Buvesneswari S (CEO, NSSCDCL) and Additional Collector Shrish Pande. The first of its kind facility has also been inaugurated at the premises of Nagpur Municipal Corporation by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
As a global health recommendation, infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first 6-24 months of life. By enhancing the public domain of young children and their families to be healthy and more stimulating for early childhood, there is a need to consciously address the needs of young children and lactating mothers. Nagpur Smart City has installed a Room to provide a safe, private, and secure place for women for feeding. The room is equipped with up-to-the-minute facilities and top-grade/ prime quality components.
This is the first of its kind among all the Smart Cities in the nation. The CSR-funded facility is also the first in India to be installed in the premises of Administrative Buildings to promote inclusivity and user comfort in District Collector premises.
The Mother-Child friendly Rooms 4ft x 8ft area comprises of comfortable seating space, adjustable tabletop, mirror surface above the cabinet, storage space for diapers, water boiler, sanitizer, first aid box, disposal unit that encourages inclusivity for working and visiting women with infants. The standalone room also has electrical connection for all fixtures with detachable floor mat that is easy to clean.
The initiative CSR with conceptual design for lactation room has been initiated by Chief Planner of Smart City Rahul Pande and his team. CSR fund is provided by Estoria Builders and Developers Limited. Divisional Commissioner presented a certificate of appreciation to Harshawardhan Nagpure and Sachin Nagpure for the CSR initiative. The programme was conducted by Manish Soni, PRO of Smart City while Law Officer Manjeet Neware proposed vote of thanks. The interns of Nagpur Smart City played essential role in the execution of this unique feature. The team members of Nagpur Smart City were present in the function.
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