<span style="color: #222222;">Center has granted a slew of exemptions and relaxations for Agriculture and Allied sectors in view of the 21-day lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. In order to ensure that the farmers do not suffer from any adverse fall out,  the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has issued the 4th Addendum to its notification invoking the Disaster Management Act.<br />''<br />''According to the latest Addendum, shops of Agricultural machinery, its spare parts, including  supply chain and repairs and shops for truck repairs on highways, preferably at fuel pumps, can remain open. This will facilitate transportation of farm produce. Tea industry, including plantations can also function with maximum of  fifty per cent workers. The Home Ministry has emphasized that the head of the organization or establishment will ensure the practice of social distancing norms and proper hygiene. The District authorities have been directed to ensure strict enforcement of the orders.</span><br />