Editing Indian state government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic

{{About||Indian government response|Indian government response to the COVID-19 pandemic}}{{Update|date=April 2021|reason=Second Wave of COVID-19 infections}}{{short description|Responses of Indian state governments towards ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in India}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=March 2020}}
[[File:Narendra Modi - 5th COVID-19 State CM video conference.jpg|thumb|Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairing a video conference with the state Chief Ministers on May 11, 2020]]
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.

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== State level regulations (before 24 March) ==
The table lists state level regulations that were imposed by the respective state and central governments before 24 March 2020. On 24 March, Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] ordered a [[2020 India coronavirus lockdown|nationwide lockdown]] from 12:01 am of 25 March for three weeks.<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Gettleman|first1=Jeffrey|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/24/world/asia/india-coronavirus-lockdown.html|title=Modi Orders 3-Week Total Lockdown for All 1.3 Billion Indians|date=2020-03-24|work=The New York Times|access-date=2020-03-25|last2=Schultz|first2=Kai|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="text-align:center" width="82%"
! rowspan="3" |State/Union territory
! rowspan="3" |[[Unlawful assembly|Section 144]]<br />declared
! rowspan="3" |Lockdown
! colspan="4" |Services shutdown
! rowspan="3" |Sources
|-
! rowspan="2" |Schools
! rowspan="2" |Cinemas/<br />Malls
! colspan="2" |Transport{{refn|Exceptions included for police, health, fire, food deliveries and other essentials.|group=lower-alpha}}
|-
!Public
!Private
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]]
|style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
|style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
|style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
|style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
|style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
| rowspan="2" style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
|
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Andhra Pradesh]]
|style="background: #ffcccc;" | 23 March{{refn|group=lower-alpha|name=Nellore144|Only in the city of Nellore.<ref name="Andhra144"/>}}
| rowspan="4" style="background: #ffcccc;" | Yes
|style="background: #ffcccc;" | Yes
|style="background: #ffcccc;" | Yes
| rowspan="2" style="background: #ffcccc;" |Yes
|<ref name="Andhra144">{{Cite web|url=https://newsmeter.in/coronavirus-section-144-imposed-in-nellore/|title=Coronavirus: Section 144 imposed in Nellore|last1=Network|first1=Newsmeter|date=2020-03-23|website=NewsMeter|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref><ref name="ITlockdown">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/coronavirus-outbreak-lockdown-in-delhi-uttar-pradesh-rajasthan-telangana-andhra-nagaland-full-details-1658523-2020-03-22|title=Coronavirus outbreak: States impose lockdown in battle against Covid-19 {{!}} All you need to know|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=21 March 2020}}</ref><ref name="HTlockdown">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/82-districts-under-lockdown-over-covid-19-what-s-open-and-what-is-shut/story-c1AEMZXuuXN6FvmrAdRvsJ.html|title=82 districts under lockdown over Covid-19: What is shut and where|date=2020-03-23|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=23 March 2020}}</ref>
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Arunachal Pradesh]]
| rowspan="6" style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
| rowspan="2" style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
| rowspan="6" style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
|style="background: #ffcccc;" |Yes
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/coronavirus-arunachal-pradesh-orders-lockdown-from-monday-evening-till-march-31/articleshow/74770575.cms?from=mdr|title=Coronavirus: Arunachal Pradesh orders lockdown from Monday evening till March 31|date=2020-03-23|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2020-03-24}}</ref><ref name="ITlockdown" /><ref name="HTlockdown" />
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Assam]]
| rowspan="5" style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
| rowspan="5" style="background: #ccffcc;" |No
| rowspan="7" |<ref name="ITlockdown" /><ref name="HTlockdown" />
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Bihar]]
| rowspan="3" style="background: #ffcccc;" | Yes
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Chandigarh]]
| rowspan="2" {{Partial}}
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Chhattisgarh]]
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu]]
|style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
|style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[National Capital Territory of Delhi|Delhi]]
|style="background: #ffcccc;" | 23 March
|style="background: #ffcccc;" | Yes
|style="background: #ffcccc;" | Yes
|style="background: #ffcccc;" | Yes
|style="background: #ffcccc;" | Yes
|style="background: #ffcccc;" | Yes
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Goa]]
| style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
|{{Partial}}
|style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
|style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
| style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
| rowspan="16" style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Gujarat]]
|style="background: #ffcccc;" |22 March{{refn|group=lower-alpha|name=Gujarat144|In five districts.<ref name="gujarat144"/>}}
| rowspan="3" style="background: #ffcccc;" | Yes
| rowspan="8" style="background: #ffcccc;" | Yes
| rowspan="8" style="background: #ffcccc;" | Yes
| rowspan="2" style="background: #ffcccc;" |Yes
|<ref name="gujarat144">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/section-144-imposed-in-five-districts-of-south-gujarat/articleshow/74753511.cms|title=Section 144 imposed in five districts of south Gujarat {{!}} Surat News – Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=24 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last1=Bhattacharya|first1=D. P.|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/lockdown-in-gujarat-extended-to-the-entire-state/articleshow/74782066.cms|title=Lockdown in Gujarat extended to the entire state|date=2020-03-24|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2020-03-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2020/03/22/covid-19-impact-gujarat-suspends-transport-services-till-march-25.html|title=COVID-19 impact: Gujarat suspends transport services till March 25|website=The Week|language=en|access-date=24 March 2020}}</ref><ref name="ITlockdown" /><ref name="HTlockdown" />
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Haryana]]
| rowspan="4" style="background: #ccffcc;" |No
| rowspan="4" |<ref name="ITlockdown" /><ref name="HTlockdown" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/jharkhand-announces-immediate-lockdown-till-march-31/articleshow/74775180.cms|title=Jharkhand Lockdown: Jharkhand announces immediate lockdown till March 31 |date=March 23, 2020|first1=Dhritiman |last1=Ray|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-03-24}}</ref>
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Himachal Pradesh]]
| rowspan="4" style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]
|{{Partial}}
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Jharkhand]]
| rowspan="4" style="background: #ffcccc;" | Yes
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Karnataka]]
|style="background: #ffcccc;" |24 March
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/coronavirus-karnataka-under-lockdown-section144-in-bengaluru-mangaluru-11584990923929.html|title=Coronavirus: Karnataka under lockdown, Section 144 in Bengaluru, Mangaluru|last1=Poovanna|first1=Sharan|date=2020-03-24|website=Livemint|language=en|access-date=2020-03-24}}</ref><ref name="ITlockdown" /><ref name="HTlockdown" />
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Kerala]]
| rowspan="4" style="background: #ccffcc;" |No
|style="background: #ffcccc;" |Yes
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/lockdown-in-kerala-as-coronavirus-cases-touch-28-cm-says-all-emergency-services-open-1658916-2020-03-24|title=Lockdown in Kerala as coronavirus cases touch 28, CM says all emergency services open|last1=of India|first1=Press Trust|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=24 March 2020}}</ref><ref name="ITlockdown" /><ref name="HTlockdown" />
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Ladakh]]
| rowspan="10" style="background: #ccffcc;" |No
| rowspan="3" |<ref name="ITlockdown" /><ref name="HTlockdown" />
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Lakshadweep]]
| style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
|style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
|style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Madhya Pradesh]]
|{{Partial}}
| rowspan="17" style="background: #ffcccc;" | Yes
| rowspan="2" style="background: #ffcccc;" | Yes
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Maharashtra]]
|style="background: #ffcccc;" |23 March
| rowspan="13" style="background: #ffcccc;" |Yes
|<ref name="section144">{{cite news|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/maharashtra-goes-into-lockdown-mode-section-144-in-place-from-monday-announces-chief-minister-uddhav-thackeray/articleshow/74759333.cms|title=Maharashtra goes into lockdown mode: Section 144 in place from Monday, announces Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray|work=Mumbai Mirror|access-date=23 March 2020}}</ref><ref name="ITlockdown" /><ref name="HTlockdown" />
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Manipur]]
| rowspan="7" style="background: #ccffcc;" |No
|style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
| rowspan="5" |<ref name=":0ilg">{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/covid-19-assam-tripura-meghalaya-and-manipur-announces-lockdown/articleshow/74786995.cms|title=Covid-19: Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur announces lockdown|work=The Economic Times|access-date=24 March 2020}}</ref><ref name="ITlockdown" /><ref name="HTlockdown" />
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Meghalaya]]
|style="background: #ffcccc;" | Yes
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Mizoram]]
|style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Nagaland]]
| rowspan="8" style="background: #ffcccc;" | Yes
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Odisha]]
|style="background: #ffcccc;" | Yes
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]]
|style="background: #ccffcc; |No
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/puducherry-govt-announces-lockdown/article31145906.ece|title=Puducherry govt. announces lockdown|date=2020-03-23|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-03-24|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name="ITlockdown" /><ref name="HTlockdown" />
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Punjab, India|Punjab]]
| rowspan="2" style="background: #ffcccc;" | Yes
| rowspan="2" style="background: #ffcccc;" |Yes
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/punjab-to-enforce-lockdown-till-march-31/articleshow/74756389.cms|title=Punjab to enforce lockdown till March 31|date=2020-03-22|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2020-03-24}}</ref><ref name="HTlockdown" />
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Rajasthan]]
|style="background: #ffcccc;" |19 March
|<ref name="RJcurfew">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/section-144-imposed-in-rajasthan-after-couple-2-year-old-test-positive-for-coronavirus-1657192-2020-03-19|title=Section 144 imposed in Rajasthan after couple, 2-year-old test positive for coronavirus|last1=Parihar|first1=Rohit|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=24 March 2020}}</ref><ref name="ITlockdown" /><ref name="HTlockdown" />
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Sikkim]]
|style="background: #ccffcc; |No
| style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
| style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/sikkim-to-be-under-lockdown-from-6-am-on-march-25-till-march-31-817113.html|title=Sikkim to be under lockdown from 6 am on March 25 till March 31|date=2020-03-24|website=Deccan Herald|language=en|access-date=2020-03-24}}</ref><ref name="ITlockdown" /><ref name="HTlockdown" />
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Tamil Nadu]]
| style="background: #ffcccc;" |24 March
| rowspan="2" style="background: #ffcccc;" |Yes
|style="background: #ffcccc;" |Yes
|<ref name="TNlockdown">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/coronavirus-in-india-tamil-nadu-to-go-under-lockdown-from-tuesday-1658800-2020-03-23|title=Coronavirus in India: Tamil Nadu to go under lockdown from Tuesday|date=March 23, 2020|first=Shalini|last=Lobo|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref><ref name="TNNtamilnadu">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tn-imposes-section-144-week-no-gatherings-more-5-people-120912|title=TN imposes Section 144 for a week, no gatherings of more than 5 people|date=23 March 2020|website=www.thenewsminute.com|access-date=23 March 2020}}</ref><ref name="ITlockdown" /><ref name="HTlockdown" />
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Telangana]]
|style="background: #ffcccc;" |23 March
| rowspan="2" style="background: #ccffcc;" |No
|<ref name="ITlockdown" /><ref name="HTlockdown" /><ref name="TGcurfew"/>
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Tripura]]
| rowspan="4" style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
|style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
| rowspan="3" style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
|<ref name=":0ilg" /><ref name="ITlockdown" /><ref name="HTlockdown" />
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Uttar Pradesh]]
|{{Partial}}
| rowspan="3" style="background: #ffcccc;" |Yes
|style="background: #ffcccc;" |Yes
|<ref name="HTlockdown" />
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[Uttarakhand]]
| rowspan="2" style="background: #ffcccc;" |Yes
| rowspan="2" style="background: #ccffcc;" | No
| <ref name="ITlockdown" /><ref name="HTlockdown" />
|-
! style="text-align:left;" |[[West Bengal]]

|style="background: #ffcccc;" |Yes
| <ref name="ITlockdown" /><ref name="HTlockdown" /><ref name="WB Lockdown">{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/entire-west-bengal-brought-under-lockdown-till-march-31/articleshow/74792486.cms?from=mdr|title=Entire West Bengal brought under lockdown till March 31|date=2020-03-24|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2020-03-24}}</ref>
|-
| colspan="8" style="text-align:left;" |'''Notes'''{{reflist|group=lower-alpha}}
|}

==Andhra Pradesh==
{{Expand section|date=March 2020}}{{Main|COVID-19 pandemic in Andhra Pradesh}}

On 18 March, [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] announced closure of all educational institutions till 31 March.<ref>{{cite web|title=AP educational institutions to remain closed till March 31 due to Coronavirus outbreak|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/andhra-pradesh-educational-institutions-remain-closed-till-march-31-due-to-coronavirus/articleshow/74694735.cms|access-date=19 March 2020|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

==Bihar==
'''On 15 March,''' [[Bihar Public Service Commission]] (BPSC) postponed all the recruitment exams till 31 March.<ref>{{cite web|date=14 March 2020|title=BPSC assistant engineer main exam 2019 postponed amid coronavirus outbreak|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/education/bpsc-assistant-engineer-main-exam-2019-postponed-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/story-rQzUCoRWC4NHWa7Gq0SQTN.html|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

On 22 March, the Government of Bihar announced a state-wide lockdown till March 31.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bihar announces lockdown in urban areas till March 31|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bihar-announces-lockdown-in-urban-areas-till-march-31-1658511-2020-03-22|date=March 22, 2020|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2020-05-13}}</ref>

On 2 April, the state government announced that a one-time cash transfer of Rs 1,000 will be provided to the migrants.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bihar Government Launces Corona Sahayata Scheme {{!}} Apply Online & Get Rs 1000 (aapda.bih.nic.in)|url=https://tricksnhub.com/bihar-corona-sahayata-app-apk-download-apply-online-form/|date=2020-04-12|website=tricksNhub|language=en-US|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200416200751/https://tricksnhub.com/bihar-corona-sahayata-app-apk-download-apply-online-form/|archive-date=16 April 2020|access-date=2020-05-13}}</ref>

==Chandigarh==
'''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.<ref>{{cite web|date=16 March 2020|title=Covid-19: Malls, cinema halls, gyms closed in Chandigarh|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/cities/malls-clubs-discotheques-and-gyms-closed-in-chandigarh-till-march-31-to-check-coronavirus-spread/story-SlWceuV22oQXG5RKxODz4M.html|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> At the same time, [[Dera]] chiefs were asked to postpone all religious events.<ref>{{cite news|title=Punjab malls, gyms, restaurants deserted after advisory on coronavirus|newspaper=Business Standard India|url=https://wap.business-standard.com/multimedia/video-gallery/general/punjab-malls-gyms-restaurants-deserted-after-advisory-on-coronavirus-101227.htm}}</ref>

'''On 23 March,''' [[Punjab]] [[Governor (India)|Governor]] [[V. P. Singh Badnore]] who is also [[union territory]] [[Administrator of the government|administrator]] imposed a curfew starting midnight of 24 March.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/coronavirus-curfew-in-chandigarh-from-midnight-60055|title=Coronavirus: Curfew to be imposed in Chandigarh from midnight|work=The Tribune}}</ref>

== Chhattisgarh ==
'''On 13 March,''' Chhattisgarh government closed educational institutions.<ref>{{cite web|title=कोरोनावायरस : छत्तीसगढ़ में स्कूल कॉलेज 31 मार्च तक बंद|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/career/story-coronavirus-school-college-in-chhattisgarh-closed-till-31-march-3082405.html|access-date=16 March 2020|website=livehindustan.com}}</ref>

== Delhi ==
'''On 21 March,''' [[Government of Delhi]] announced closure of all primary schools across Delhi till 31 March as a precaution.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/coronavirus-threat-delhi-govt-orders-closure-of-all-primary-schools-till-march-31/story-ExewEmJeLCZ6egWDW6Ss2N.html|title=Coronavirus threat: Delhi govt orders closure of all primary schools till March 31|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=5 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200306042604/https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/coronavirus-threat-delhi-govt-orders-closure-of-all-primary-schools-till-march-31/story-ExewEmJeLCZ6egWDW6Ss2N.html|archive-date=6 March 2020}}</ref>

'''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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/schools-colleges-movie-theatres-to-be-shut-in-delhi-till-march-31-due-to-coronavirus-2193840|title=Delhi Schools, Colleges, Cinemas Shut Till March 31 Due To Coronavirus|date=12 March 2020|editor-last=Sanyal|editor-first=Anindita|website=NDTV|access-date=12 March 2020}}</ref>

'''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.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Jagannath|first1=J.|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/delhi-lockdown-to-start-at-6-am-monday-until-31-march-kejriwal-11584881955813.html|title=Delhi lockdown to start at 6 am Monday, until 31 March: Kejriwal|date=22 March 2020|work=Livemint|access-date=22 March 2020}}</ref>

'''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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/coronavirus-delhi-govt-sets-up-500-hunger-relief-camps/articleshow/74858737.cms|title=Coronavirus: Delhi govt sets up 500+ hunger relief camps {{!}} India News – Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=28 March 2020}}</ref>

== Goa ==
'''On 15 March,'''  [[Goa's]], CM [[Pramod Sawant]] declared that all educational institutions would remain close, but planned to conduct the ongoing Board examinations.<ref>{{cite web|title=Maharashtra Schools closed till March 31, all exams cancelled except for 10th, 12th Boards|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/education/article/school-holiday-updates-due-to-coronavirus-in-kerala-karnataka-jammu-kashmir-bangalore-delhi-mumbai-india/563653|website=timesnownews}}</ref>

== Gujarat ==
'''On 15 March,''' [[Gujarat]] government closed schools, colleges and cinema halls till 31 March, but planned to conduct the Board examinations.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hardaha|first1=Rashi|date=15 March 2020|title=Coronavirus: Gujarat shuts all schools, colleges, cinema halls from tomorrow|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/breaking-coronavirus-gujarat-shuts-schools-colleges-covid19-598370|access-date=15 March 2020|website=indiatvnews.com}}</ref>

'''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 ==
On 24 March, [[Government of Haryana]] announced complete lockdown of the Haryana.

== Himachal Pradesh ==
'''On 14 March''', [[Himachal Pradesh]]  closed educational institutions and theatres until 31 March.<ref>{{cite web|date=14 March 2020|title=Himachal Pradesh closes all schools, colleges, Anganwadi centers till March 31 due to coronavirus threat|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/himachal-pradesh-closes-all-schools-colleges-anganwadi-centers-till-march-31-due-to-coronavirus-threat-598055|website=indiatvnews}}</ref>

[[Himachal Pradesh]] banned entry of foreign and domestic tourists on 19 March until further notice.<ref>{{cite news|title=Himachal bans entry of domestic, foreign tourists amid coronavirus threat|work=The Tribune|agency=Tribune News Service|issue=19 March 2020|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal-bans-entry-of-domestic-foreign-tourists-amid-coronavirus-threat-58038|access-date=19 March 2020}}</ref>

On March 24, [[Government of Himachal Pradesh]] imposed an indefinite statewide curfew to combat coronavirus.

== Karnataka ==
{{Main|COVID-19 pandemic in Karnataka#Governmental actions}}'''On 9 March''', Karnataka declared indefinite holiday for all kindergarten and pre-primary schools in Bangalore.<ref>{{cite web|date=8 March 2020|title=Coronavirus: Holiday for all LKG, UKG, pre-primary schools in Bengaluru due to COVID-19|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/city/top-bengaluru-stories/coronavirus-holiday-for-all-lkg-ukg-pre-primary-schools-in-bengaluru-due-to-covid-19-811899.html|access-date=9 March 2020|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> The holiday was extended to all primary schools up to fifth grade after a confirmed case was reported in the city.<ref>{{cite news|title=Karnataka confirms first case of COVID-19, declares holiday for all primary schools in Bengaluru|work=Bangalore Mirror|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/news/state/karnataka-confirms-first-case-of-covid-19-declares-holiday-for-all-primary-schools/articleshow/74555439.cms|access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref>

On 13 March, the [[Government of Karnataka]] ordered the closure of malls, universities and colleges, movie theatres, night clubs, marriages and conferences and other public areas as a precautionary measure.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/coronavirus-karnataka-shuts-down-schools-malls-theatres-for-a-week-11584099614638.html|title=Coronavirus: Karnataka shuts down schools, malls, theatres for a week|website=livemint.com|date=13 March 2020|access-date=18 March 2020}}</ref>

Karnataka has closed its borders with Kerala for vehicular traffic in the wake of six people testing positive for coronavirus in Kasargod district of Kerala, which lies on the border of [[Karnataka]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2020/03/21/karnataka-closes-border-with-kerala-after-6-covid-19-cases-reported-in-kasargod.html|title=Karnataka closes border with Kerala after 6 COVID-19 cases reported in Kasargod|date=21 March 2020|newspaper=The Week}}</ref>

== Kerala ==
{{Main|COVID-19 pandemic in Kerala#Governmental actions}}The [[Government of Kerala]] had declared high alert from 4 to 8 February and then again starting 8 March 2020 due to coronavirus cases being reported in the state.<ref name="ecfeb8">{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/coronavirus-over-3000-people-still-under-observation-says-govt/articleshow/74034608.cms|title=Coronavirus: Over 3000 people still under observation, says govt|date=8 February 2020|work=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref name="gulfnews">{{cite news|url=https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/as-coronavirus-cases-surge-kerala-put-on-high-alert-1.1583752066135|title=As coronavirus cases surge, Kerala put on high alert|work=gulfnews.com|access-date=9 March 2020|language=en}}</ref>

'''On 9 March''', [[District magistrate|collector and district magistrate]] of [[Pathanamthitta district]] of Kerala declared three  long holiday for all educational institutions in the district.<ref>{{cite web|title=Coronavirus: 20 people in isolation in Pathanamthitta, Kollam|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/coronavirus-20-people-in-isolation-in-pathanamthitta-kollam-1.4598606|access-date=9 March 2020|website=Mathrubhumi}}</ref>

On 10 March,  government urged people to not undertake pilgrimages, attend large gatherings such as weddings and cinema shows.<ref name="mar10">{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/12-coronavirus-cases-kerala-grandparents-family-italy-test-positive-119892|title=12 coronavirus cases in Kerala, grandparents of family from Italy test positive|work=thenewsminute.com|access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref> Kerala announced closure of all schools and colleges across the state, with effect from 11 March.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coronavirus: All schools, colleges in Kerala to shut down in March; 6 more test positive|work=Manorama Online|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/2020/03/10/coronavirus-holiday-for-upto-class-7-kerala.html|access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref>

On 15 March, a new initiative 'Break the Chain' aiming to educate people about the importance of public and personal hygiene was introduced by Government of Kerala.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/kerala-launches-break-the-chain-campaign-to-combat-coronavirus-2196103%3famp=1&akamai-rum=off|title=Kerala govt launches break the chain initiative for personal hygiene|work=NDTV|access-date=15 March 2020|language=en}}</ref>

== Madhya Pradesh ==
On 25 January, the [[Government of Madhya Pradesh|Madhya Pradesh Government]] issued an advisory regarding Coronavirus symptoms and possibility of human to human transmission and ordered that all health professionals be educated about the same.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.health.mp.gov.in/sites/default/files/2020-03/69-25-1-2020.pdf|title=Advisory for Novel Coronavirus spread Control and Prevention}}</ref>

On 28 January, government issued notification to start testing people at the airport coming from China, Japan and Thailand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.health.mp.gov.in/sites/default/files/2020-03/75-28-1-2020.pdf|title=Notification to initiate health check-up for international passengers with respect to Novel Coronavirus}}</ref> Following declaration by [[World Health Organization|WHO]] of Coronavirus as Public Health Emergency on International concern, the government moved to monitor and test people coming from China and other affected countries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.health.mp.gov.in/sites/default/files/2020-03/81-31-1-2020.pdf|title=Update on prevention and cure on Novel Coronavirus}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.health.mp.gov.in/sites/default/files/2020-03/79-30-1-2020.pdf|title=MP Government order regarding Monitoring of Coronavirus}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.health.mp.gov.in/sites/default/files/2020-03/91-4-2-2020.pdf|title=MP Government notification regarding monitoring of passengers coming from China}}</ref>

On 14 March, all schools and cinemas in the state were shut down.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/coronavirus-schools-cinema-halls-closed-in-madhya-pradesh-1655338-2020-03-14|title=Coronavirus: Schools, cinema halls closed in Madhya Pradesh|date=March 14, 2020|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2020-03-30}}</ref>

On 22 March, the acting chief minister of state [[Kamal Nath]] ordered complete shutdown including all business establishments.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/kamal-nath-instructs-complete-shut-down-in-mp-amid-corona-threat/articleshow/74764165.cms|title=Kamal Nath instructs complete shut down in MP amid corona threat |date=March 22, 2020|first=Rajendra |last=Sharma |website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-03-30}}</ref>

On 24 March, the government imposed curfew in Bhopal and Jabalpur cities where Coronavirus cases were found.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/covid-19-madhya-pradesh-govt-imposes-curfew-in-bhopal-jabalpur-817069.html|title=COVID-19: Madhya Pradesh govt imposes curfew in Bhopal, Jabalpur|date=2020-03-24|website=Deccan Herald|language=en|access-date=2020-03-30}}</ref>

On 25 March, [[Chief minister (India)|CM]] [[Shivraj Singh Chouhan|Shivraj Singh Chauhan]] announced various welfare measures in view of the nationwide lockdown.<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Yadav|first1=Sidharth|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/madhya-pradesh-govt-to-give-bpl-families-free-ration-for-a-month/article31168585.ece|title=Coronavirus {{!}} Madhya Pradesh govt. to give BPL families free ration for a month|date=2020-03-26|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-03-30|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

On 30 March, total lockdown for 03 days including suspension of essential services was imposed in [[Indore district|Indore]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/coronavirus-cases-in-mp-madhya-pradesh-news-and-updates/articleshow/74821979.cms|title=Madhya Pradesh reports third death due to coronavirus|website=Business Insider|access-date=2020-03-31}}</ref> With nearly 60% of the state's cases, Indore is fast becoming the epicenter for spread of coronavirus.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/indore-and-ujjain-hotspots-of-coronavirus-outbreak-in-madhya-pradesh-home-to-70-cases/articleshow/74893924.cms|title=Indore and Ujjain hotspots of coronavirus outbreak in Madhya Pradesh, home to 70% cases {{!}} Indore News – Times of India|last1=Mar 30|first1=TNN {{!}}|last2=2020|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-03-31|last3=Ist|first3=17:27}}</ref> This strict decision is being taken to bring things under control.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/madhya-pradesh-government-making-all-efforts-to-fight-coronavirus-cm-shivraj-singh-chouhan-819419.html|title=Madhya Pradesh government making all efforts to fight coronavirus: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan|date=2020-03-30|website=Deccan Herald|language=en|access-date=2020-03-31}}</ref>

On 5 April, [[Bhopal]] became the second district in the state to go for a tougher lockdown like [[Indore district|Indore]]. All shops except for medicine and milk will be shut down. This decision was taken after two top bureaucrats Principal Secretary Health Pallavi Jain Govil and Additional Director Information/Communication (Health) Dr Veena Sinha were tested positive for COVID-19.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/coronavirus-only-medicine-milk-to-be-available-as-bhopal-goes-for-tougher-lockdown-2206531|title=Only Medicine, Milk To Be Available As Bhopal Goes For Tougher Lockdown|website=NDTV.com|access-date=2020-04-06}}</ref>

== Maharashtra ==
{{Main|COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra#Response and impact}}
[[File:India Maharashtra COVID-19 map.svg|thumb|Map of districts with confirmed cases in Maharashtra]]
'''On 13 March''', the [[Government of Maharashtra|Maharashtra Government]] declared the outbreak an [[epidemic]] in [[Mumbai]], [[Navi Mumbai]], [[Pune]], [[Pimpri-Chinchwad]] and [[Nagpur]], and invoked provisions of [[Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/maharashtra-invokes-epidemic-act-55079|title=Maharashtra invokes epidemic Act|work=The Tribune|access-date=17 March 2020}}</ref>

'''On 14 March''', [[Maharashtra]] government closed all public facilities in urban areas till 31 March 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|date=15 March 2020|title=Coronavirus: Cases in Maharashtra surge, states shut down public places {{!}} Developments|work=India Today|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/coronavirus-cases-in-maharashtra-surge-states-shut-down-public-places-developments-1655635-2020-03-15|access-date=15 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Coronavirus Outbreak LIVE Updates: Maharashtra closes malls till 31 March, postpones exams up to Class 9 as number of reported cases rises to 26|url=https://www.firstpost.com/health/coronavirus-outbreak-live-updates-covid-19-who-pandemic-quarantine-india-noida-bangalore-cases-alert-novel-latest-news-today-ipl-school-college-8138611.html|access-date=14 March 2020|website=Firstpost}}</ref>

'''On 15 March,'''  [[Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation]] shut down [[Jijamata Udyaan]] till further orders.<ref>{{Cite news|date=15 March 2020|title=Coronavirus outbreak live updates: Mumbai cops invoke section 144 to ban group tours till March 31|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/coronavirus-updates-live-total-number-of-coronavirus-cases-in-india-maharashtra-telangana-haryana/liveblog/74632927.cms|access-date=15 March 2020}}</ref>

'''On 17 March,''' [[Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation|BMC]] ordered private firms in [[Mumbai]] to function "only at 50% of their staff capacity or face action under section 188 of the [[Indian Penal Code|IPC]]".<ref>{{Cite news|title=BMC orders private companies to work only at 50% of capacity as coronavirus count rises|work=The Economic Times|url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bmc-orders-private-firms-to-work-only-at-50-of-their-capacity/articleshow/74661516.cms}}</ref>

'''On 17 March,''' [[Maharashtra]], government offices were closed down for seven days.<ref>{{cite web|date=17 March 2020|title=Coronavirus Outbreak: Maharashtra to shut government offices for next 7 days|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/coronavirus-uddhav-thackeray-maharashtra-government-offices-shut-7-days-598998|website=indiatv}}</ref> [[Mumbai Police]] ordered the closure of pubs, bars and discos till 31 March.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Zachariah|first1=Reeba|last2=Ali|first2=S Ahmed|date=18 March 2020|title=Coronavirus in Mumbai: Pubs, bars closed|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/coronavirus-in-mumbai-eatery-industry-seeks-financial-relief-from-government/articleshow/74682915.cms|access-date=18 March 2020|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

'''On 18 March''', the Federation of Trade Association of Pune announced that all shops, barring grocery stores and pharmacies, will be shut in the city, resulting in the closure of up to 40,000 shops.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/market/coronavirus-impact-markets-in-maharashtra-in-shutdownmode/1901557/|title=Coronavirus impact: Markets in Maharashtra in shutdown mode|work=Financial Express|access-date=18 March 2020}}</ref>

'''On 20 March,''' the state government announced the closure of workplaces, excluding essential services and public transport, in Mumbai, [[Mumbai Metropolitan Region]], Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and Nagpur until 31 March.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/mumbai-pune-offices-shops-to-close-in-wake-of-coronavirus-says-uddhav-thackeray-11584692833403.html|title=Mumbai, Pune offices to close in wake of coronavirus, says Uddhav Thackeray|work=Livemint|access-date=20 March 2020}}</ref>

'''On 22 March,''' the state government declared that [[Section 144]] would be imposed across the state, with effect from 23 March, sending the state into a lockdown.<ref name="section144" /> Only employees that work for essential services are allowed to board local trains in Mumbai, and the rail service were cut back causing cancellation of more than 3,700 trains.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/janata-curfew-3700-trains-cancelled-on-sunday/articleshow/74740006.cms|title=Janata curfew: 3,700 trains cancelled on Sunday {{!}} India News – Times of India|last1=Mar 21|first1=Dipak K. Dash {{!}} TNN {{!}}|last2=2020|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-03-22|last3=Ist|first3=01:31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/videos/news/india-coronavirus-mumbai-local-closed-for-general-public-till-march-31-1180263|title=Coronavirus: Mumbai local closed for general public till March 31|date=2020-03-21|website=news.abplive.com|language=en|access-date=2020-03-22}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/janta-curfew-and-how-states-are-implementing-it-all-you-need-to-know/story-0WwbvwC8J2EvDTtslml1sJ.html|title='Janta Curfew' and how states are implementing it- All you need to know|date=2020-03-21|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2020-03-22}}</ref>

'''On 23 March,''' the [[Chief minister (India)|CM]] [[Uddhav Thackeray]] announced the closure of borders of all districts and a strict statewide curfew.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/uddhav-thackeray-imposes-curfew-in-entire-maharashtra/articleshow/74775886.cms?from=mdr|title=Uddhav Thackeray imposes curfew in entire Maharashtra|date=2020-03-23|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref>

== Manipur ==
'''On 13 March,''' Manipur Government closed all educational institutions.

== Odisha  ==
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]].<ref>Ashutosh Mishra, [https://thewire.in/government/odisha-covid-19-response Early Response Has Been Key to Odisha's Efforts to Tackle COVID-19], The Wire, 28 March 2020.</ref>

On 21 March, after confirming two positive cases of coronavirus, the state ordered 70 per cent lockdown, including its capital Bhubaneshwar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/health/covid-19-how-odisha-is-setting-an-example-in-preparedness-69940|title=COVID-19: How Odisha is setting an example in preparedness|website=www.downtoearth.org.in|language=en|access-date=24 March 2020}}</ref>

On 22 March, the [[Government of Odisha|state government]] extended it to a complete lockdown until 9 pm of March 29.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/coronavirus-update-odisha-govt-announces-lockdown-till-29-march-11584865948737.html|title=Coronavirus update: Odisha govt announces lockdown till 29 March|date=2020-03-22|website=Livemint|language=en|access-date=24 March 2020}}</ref> Interstate bus services and passenger trains were also suspended.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/coronavirus-odisha-government-suspends-inter-state-bus-services-forms-team-to-monitor-smooth-flow-of-essential-goods/articleshow/74762169.cms|title=Coronavirus: Odisha government suspends inter-state bus services; forms team to monitor smooth flow of essential goods|last1=bisoyi|first1=Sujit kumar|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=24 March 2020}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/worries-grow-in-odisha-after-3rd-coronavirus-case-state-plans-1000-bed-hospital-2552869.html|title=Worries Grow in Odisha After 3rd Coronavirus Case; State Plans 1,000-bed Hospital|website=News18|access-date=28 March 2020}}</ref>

On 9 April, the [[Government of Odisha|state government]] extended the lockdown till 30 April. It was also announced that educational institutes will remain closed till 17 June.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/odisha-becomes-first-state-to-extend-covid-19-lockdown-sets-april-30-as-new-date/story-MLEr0Zie3fXZWufT1lC2QM.html|title=Odisha becomes first state to extend Covid-19 lockdown; sets April 30 as new date|date=2020-04-09|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref>

== Punjab ==
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On 13 March, the Punjab governments declared holidays in all schools and colleges till 31 March.<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/india/coronavirus-punjab-shuts-all-schools-till-march-31-6313154/</ref>

On 16 March Punjab government issue an advisory to close gyms, restaurants, etc.

On 19 March Punjab School Education Board postponed all Board Exams of 10th and 12th classes.

20 March Punjab government also shuts down public transport in state from midnight of 20 March and prohibited gathering of more than 20 persons.

On 22 March Punjab government declared complete Lockdown in state till 31 March 2020 except Emergency services along Kala Sanghian.

On 23 March Punjab Government imposed full curfew across Punjab without any relaxation, become first State to impose full curfew, as some people were defy to follow lockdown, seriously.[19] Punjab government sanctions 20 crore rupees for free food, medicines to poor from CM Relief Fund, ministers pledge month's salary for efforts to control COVID-19.

On 24 March Punjab Chief Minister set up COVID Relief Fund to be utilised for the welfare of the people in distress due to Coronavirus.

On 10 April, the [[Government of Punjab, India|Government of Punjab]] extended lockdown in the state till April 30.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/punjab-extends-lockdown-till-april-30/articleshow/75082850.cms|title=Covid-19: Punjab extends lockdown till April 30|date=10 April 2020|work=Economictimes|access-date=10 April 2020}}</ref>

== Puducherry ==
'''On 17 March,''' [[Pondicherry]] shut down schools, colleges, cinemas and gyms till 31 March.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Coronavirus outbreak live updates: Railways cancels 76 trains as coronavirus precautionary measure, non-occupancy|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/coronavirus-live-updates-number-of-coronavirus-cases-in-india-mumbai-hyderabad-kerala-pune-delhi/liveblog/74664459.cms}}</ref>

== Rajasthan ==
{{Main|COVID-19 pandemic in Rajasthan}}

'''On 14 March,''' [[Government of Rajasthan]] closed all educational institutions, gyms, and cinema halls, however ongoing school and college exams continued.<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Iqbal|first1=Mohammed|date=14 March 2020|title=Coronavirus {{!}} Rajasthan closes schools, cinema halls till 30 March|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/coronavirus-rajasthan-closes-schools-cinema-halls-till-march-30/article31067344.ece|access-date=15 March 2020|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

'''On 17 March''' [[Rajasthan]] government banned the gathering of more than 50 people in public places till 31 March.<ref>{{cite web|date=17 March 2020|title=Coronavirus outbreak: Rajasthan bans all 50-plus gathering in public places till March 31, says official|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/coronavirus-outbreak-rajasthan-bans-all-50-plus-gathering-in-public-places-till-march-31-says-official/1900701/|website=The Financial Express}}</ref>

On 19 March, Section 144 was imposed in Rajasthan after three of a family tested positive for coronavirus.<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Iqbal|first1=Mohammed|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/coronavirus-prohibitory-orders-in-rajasthan-after-3-new-cases-test-positive/article31105200.ece|title=Coronavirus {{!}} Prohibitory orders in Rajasthan after 3 new cases test positive|date=2020-03-19|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-03-24|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name="RJcurfew" />

The state was first to announce complete lockdown starting 22 March, barring essential services.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/news/india/coronavirus-impact-rajasthan-under-lockdown-till-march-31-covid-19-1180245/amp|title=Coronavirus Impact: In A First, Rajasthan Govt Announces 'Complete Lockdown' In State Till March 31|work=ABP Live|date=21 March 2020}}</ref> On 22 March, the [[Government of Rajasthan]] banned public transport services in the state.<ref name="RJban">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/coronavirus-update-rajasthan-bans-private-vehicles-to-give-pension-food-to-poor/story-McqrXsvPuqHPEA7wTe6qDI.html|title=Coronavirus update: Rajasthan bans private vehicles; to give pension, food to poor|date=24 March 2020|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=24 March 2020}}</ref>

On 24 March, the state banned all private vehicles in the roads after COVID-19 cases crossed 32 in the state.<ref name="RJban" /> The state government had also announced free ration for two months for families covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).<ref name="RJban" /> The "Bhilwara model" of the state was praised nationwide for its effectiveness in containment of the virus.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/in-rajasthans-bhilwara-ruthless-containment-model-breaks-virus-transmission-chain/article31307764.ece/amp/|title=In Rajasthan's Bhilwara, 'ruthless containment' model breaks virus transmission chain|newspaper=The Hindu|date=10 April 2020|author=Mohammed Iqbal}}</ref>

On 11 April, the state government announced financial assistance of ₹50 lakhs to the family of government employees who die due to disease during anti-COVID-19 operations.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rajasthan-to-give-rs-50-lakh-to-kin-of-govt-employees-who-die-of-coronavirus-during-anti-covid-19-ops/story-kqaiB7Fjtojox0kBUJJyVK_amp.html|title=Rajasthan to give 50 lakhs to kin of Govt employees who die of coronavirus|work= Hindustan Times|date=14 April 2020}}</ref>

On 4 July, the chief minister Mr. Ashok Gehlot tweeted that Given the COVID-19 pandemic all kind of college, university, and technical education institute exams in the state will be cancelled. The UG and PG students will be promoted without writing their papers.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.exammr.com/news/higher-education-exams-cancelled-in-rajasthan|title=Higher Education Exams Cancelled In Rajasthan|publisher=Exammr.com|date=4 July 2020|access-date=4 July 2020}}</ref>

The state government was the first to start rapid testing for COVID-19 through rapid testing kits on 17 April. It gives instant results based on presence of antibodies in blood, which helped in quickly isolating the suspected person.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.timesofindia.com/city/jodhpur/rajasthan-first-in-country-to-start-rapid-testing-for-covid-19/articleshow/75214092.cms|title=Rajasthan first in country to start rapid testing for Covid-19|work=The Times Of India|date=18 April 2020|access-date=19 April 2020}}</ref>

== Sikkim ==
[[Sikkim]] restricted entry of domestic tourists in the state from 17 March and asked those who were already in the state to leave.<ref>{{cite web|date=16 March 2020|title=Sikkim quarantines itself, seals borders, bans entry of outsiders as coronavirus fear spikes|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sikkim-quarantines-itself-seals-borders-bans-entry-of-outsiders-as-coronavirus-fear-spikes/story-ClukHlUjLbfov83kTlWD3I.html|access-date=17 March 2020|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

== Tamil Nadu ==
{{Main|COVID-19 pandemic in Tamil Nadu#Governmental response}}
On 30 January, the state had put 78 people who arrived from China under quarantine.<ref name="TNborder">{{Cite news|last1=Reporter|first1=B. S.|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/coronavirus-outbreak-tamil-nadu-closes-borders-constitutes-task-force-120032201274_1.html|title=Coronavirus outbreak: Tamil Nadu closes borders, constitutes task force|work=Business Standard India|access-date=21 March 2020}}</ref>

On 17 March, Important tourist destinations in [[Tamil Nadu]] were locked down. Authorities in [[Nilgiris]] district ordered the closure of tourist sites including [[Ooty]] and the tourists staying in hotels and resorts were given 24 hours to leave the city.<ref>{{cite web|title=Coronavirus: Tourist centres in TN under lockdown; Visitors in|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/coronavirus-tourist-centres-in-tn-under-lockdown-visitors-in/1768933|website=outlookindia}}</ref>

On 20 March, the [[Government]] partially closed its borders with [[Karnataka]], [[Kerala]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]] on March 20 until March 31 and constituted a task force to closely monitor the preventive measures against the viral outbreak.<ref name="TNborder" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/tn-closes-border-roads-movement-of-essentials-allowed/1774787|title=TN closes border roads, movement of essentials allowed|website=Outlook India|access-date=21 March 2020}}</ref>

On 21 March, the state government postponed the Class 10 SSLC board exams to beyond April 14, which were due to begin from March 27.<ref>{{cite news |title=COVID-19: Tamil Nadu's Class 10 board exams postponed |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/covid-19-tamil-nadus-class-10-board-exams-postponed/article31127217.ece |access-date=23 March 2020}}</ref>

Tamil Nadu did not allow visitors in jails during the Janata curfew, nor fishing is allowed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/janta-curfew-tamil-nadu-imposes-various-restrictions-on-fishing-fishing-related-activities/articleshow/74751270.cms|title='Janta Curfew': Tamil Nadu imposes various restrictions on fishing, fishing-related activities {{!}} Chennai News – Times of India|last1=Mar 21|first1=M. K. Ananth {{!}} TNN {{!}}|last2=2020|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-03-22|last3=Ist|first3=20:47}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> On 22 March, the state government extended 'Janata curfew' to Monday morning 5 am.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/tamil-nadu-govt-extends-janata-curfew-till-monday-morning/articleshow/74758800.cms|title=Tamil Nadu govt extends 'Janata curfew' till Monday morning|date=2020-03-22|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref>

On 23 March, the state government imposed Section 144 from March 24 6 pm until March 31 which prohibits gatherings of more than 5 people.<ref name="TNNtamilnadu" />

On 24 March, Health Minister [[C. Vijayabaskar]] announced a hospital dedicated for treating COVID-19 patients. The newly built Omandurar Government Multispeciality Hospital was being converted into a special facility with 350 beds to treat COVID-19 patients exclusively.<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Kannan|first1=Ramya|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu-announces-dedicated-hospital-for-covid-19-patients/article31146741.ece|title=Tamil Nadu announces dedicated hospital for COVID-19 patients|date=2020-03-24|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-03-24|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

On 2 April, the state government announced care package of Rs.1000 and ration of food supply for each households.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.stopcoronatn.in/files/8496PDIPR-P.R.No.249-TNPDS-PressRelease-Date02.04.2020.pdf|title=TNPDS-PressRelease-Date02.04.2020|access-date=4 April 2020|archive-date=19 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200419134944/http://www.stopcoronatn.in/files/8496PDIPR-P.R.No.249-TNPDS-PressRelease-Date02.04.2020.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== Telangana ==
{{main|COVID-19 pandemic in Telangana}}
On 17 March, [[Government of Telangana]] started implementing screening of people entering Telangana from Maharashtra at four entry points.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/restrictions-on-maha-border-extended-by-t/articleshow/74663674.cms|title=Restrictions on Maha border extended by T|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=17 March 2020}}</ref>

On 22 March, the state government announced a state-wide lockdown as five more cases emerged.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/covid-19-telangana-goes-under-lockdown-as-five-more-positive-cases-emerge-11584890868818.html|title=Covid-19: Telangana goes under lockdown as five more positive cases emerge|last1=Lasania|first1=Yunus Y.|date=2020-03-22|website=Livemint|language=en|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref> While supporting the Prime Minister's Janata curfew call, the [[List of chief ministers of Telangana#Chief ministers of Telangana|Chief Minister of Telangana]], [[K. Chandrashekar Rao]] appealed to the people of Telangana to stay indoors for 24hrs from 6 am on Sunday (22-03-2020) in order to contain the possible spread of coronavirus.<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Reporter|first1=B. S.|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/covid-19-scare-telangana-may-close-borders-with-maharastra-says-cm-rao-120032100817_1.html|title=Covid-19 scare: Telangana may close borders with Maharastra, says CM Rao|date=2020-03-21|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2020-03-21}}</ref>

On 23 March, the state government imposed night curfew from 7 pm till 6 am.<ref name="TGcurfew">{{Cite web|url=https://newsmeter.in/telangana-government-imposes-strict-night-curfew-violators-to-be-dealt-strictly/|title=Telangana government imposes strict night curfew, violators to be dealt strictly|last1=Network|first1=Newsmeter|date=2020-03-23|website=NewsMeter|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-23}}</ref> During the lockdown, no vehicles were not allowed on the roads. The government has also closed all borders and suspended interstate transport.<ref name="TGcurfew" />

== Uttar Pradesh ==
{{Main|COVID-19 pandemic in Uttar Pradesh#Response}}
'''On 17 March''', schools, colleges and multiplexes in [[Uttar Pradesh]] were shut down till 2 April and on-going examinations were postponed.

CM [[Yogi Adityanath]] announced on 21 March that the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to give ₹1,000 (US$14) to all daily wage laborers affected due to coronavirus in the state.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/covid-19-coronavirus-uttar-pradesh-yogi-adityanath-1658075-2020-03-21|title=Covid-19: UP CM Yogi Adityanath says daily wage workers to get Rs 1,000 per day|date=March 21, 2020|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=17 March 2020|title=All schools, colleges, cinema halls in UP closed till April 2 amid coronavirus pandemic|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/schools-colleges-cinema-halls-in-uttar-pradesh-closed-till-april-2-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-598922|website=indianews}}</ref> On 22 March, Chief Minister [[Yogi Adityanath]] announced the lockdown of fifteen districts in state, from 22 to 25 March, including [[Noida]], [[Ghaziabad]], [[Agra]], [[Aligarh]], [[Prayagraj district|Prayagraj]], [[Kanpur]], [[Varanasi]], [[Bareilly]], Lucknow, [[Saharanpur]], [[Meerut]], [[Lakhimpur, Uttar Pradesh|Lakhimpur]], [[Azamgarh]], [[Gorakhpur]] and others.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/coronavirus-india-up-cm-yogi-adityanath-announces-lockdown-districts-1658470-2020-03-22|title=Coronavirus in India: UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces lockdown in 15 districts|date=March 22, 2020|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref>

On 28 March, the [[Government of Uttar Pradesh|Uttar Pradesh government]] deployed 1000 [[Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation|UPSRTC]] buses to ferry migrant workers to their native districts during the nationwide lockdown.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/mar/28/up-govt-deploys-1000-upsrtc-buses-to-ferry-migrants-to-respective-districts-2122705.html|title=UP govt deploys 1000 UPSRTC buses to ferry migrants to respective districts|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref>

== Uttarakhand ==
{{Main|COVID-19 pandemic in Uttarakhand}}Newly sworn [[Chief Minister of Uttarakhand|Uttarakhand Chief Minister]] [[Tirath Singh Rawat]] has been criticised for placing [[Religion|faith]] before the pandemic and accused of [[Double standard|double standards]] on restrictions of gatherings of different religions. <ref>{{Cite web|title='Maa Ganga's Blessings in Flow, There Should Be No Corona': Uttarakhand CM on Kumbh Vs Markaz|url=https://thewire.in/politics/uttarakhand-corona-covid-tirath-singh-rawat-kumbh-markaz|access-date=2021-04-16|website=The Wire}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-14|title=Kumbh 2021: Religion over pandemic for BJP? Uttarakhand CM Rawat responds|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/videos/news/kumbh-2021-religion-over-pandemic-for-bjp-uttarakhand-cm-rawat-responds-101618387064348.html|access-date=2021-04-16|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> 

== West Bengal ==
{{Main|COVID-19 pandemic in West Bengal}}

'''On 14 March''',  [[West Bengal]] shut all educational institutions till 31 March, but planned to conduct the Board examinations.<ref>{{cite web|title=Coronavirus: All Educational Institutes In West Bengal Shut Till March 31|url=https://www.ndtv.com/education/coronavirus-all-educational-institutes-in-west-bengal-shut-till-march-31-2194885?amp=1&akamai-rum=off|website=ndtv}}</ref>

On 23 March, starting 5 PM, [[Kolkata]] and several areas across [[West Bengal]] were put under a lockdown till 27 March.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/kolkata-several-areas-across-west-bengal-to-be-under-lockdown-from-monday-evening-to-march-27-2546569.html|title=Kolkata, Several Areas Across West Bengal to be Under Lockdown From Monday Evening to March 27|work=News18}}</ref>

On 24 March, starting 5 PM, entire state of [[West Bengal]] was put under a lockdown till 31 March.<ref name="WB Lockdown"/>

== See also ==
* [[Indian government response to the COVID-19 pandemic]]
* [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on religion]]
* [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics]]
* [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education]]

== References ==
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