TN expert group submits interim report on lockdown plans

Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Tamil Nadu government on Friday said the expert group headed by Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) S. Krishnan has submitted its interim report on the steps to be taken post lockdown on May 3.In a statement issued here, the government said the state has implemented lockdown between March 24 to May 3.A 17-member expert group headed by Krishnan was set up suggest steps to be taken after May 3.The group met various stakeholders and submitted its interim report to Chief Minister K. Palaniswami.Meanwhile DMK President M.K. Stalin on Thursday urged the government to announce its decision on relaxing or extending the lockdown in advance rather than waiting for the last minute.Stalin said the second lockdown period is coming to an end on May 3 and people are anxious to know whether it would be extended/lifted or lifted gradually.He said people are confined to their homes for 35 days and the central and state governments should announce their decision fast taking into consideration their livelihood.
--IANS vj/rt