The coronavirus lockdown has been extended till June 30, but malls and restaurants can reopen from June 8 except in containment zones, or areas sealed because of a large number of virus cases.
Religious places, hotels and restaurants will also be allowed from June 8, the home ministry has said in its new guidelines ordering phased re-opening of areas outside containment cones.
"The current phase of re-opening, Unlock 1, will have an economic focus," said the guidelines.
The new guidelines had been issued based on extensive consultations held with States and Union Territories, the home ministry said.
All activities banned earlier will be opened up in areas outside Containment Zones in a phased manner, with SOPs to be prescribed by the Health Ministry.
A decision on reopening schools will be taken in July, after consultations with schools.
