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NEW DELHI: In a major relief for migrant workers and other people, like students and tourists, stranded for the past five weeks due to the nationwide lockdown, the home ministry on Wednesday allowed their inter-state movement by road in accordance with protocols to be worked out by states.
The Centre’s decision is significant as it comes days before the second phase of the lockdown is scheduled to end amid indications that curbs in “red” areas will not be eased much. As these currently include several large cities where migrant labour is usually employed, there is a strong possibility of workers remaining confined.
With discontent running high among stranded workers and economic activity being