<span style="color: #222222;">Tomorrow is the last day of the first phase of the three phased exit plan from nationwide lockdown.<br />'' <br />'' The Unlock 1 or fifth phase of lockdown began on the 1st of this month and allowed a phased reopening of most activities across India.<br />'' <br />'' Government also allowed unfettered movement of goods and persons between states and within states.<br />'' <br />'' Lockdown measures however continue to be implemented strictly in the containment zones.<br />'' <br />'' Religious places, shopping malls, restaurants, hotels and offices which were closed due to the lockdown were reopened on the 8th of this month in non- containment zones.<br />'' <br />'' Government said they have to strictly follow all the guidelines issued by the Centre so that social distancing can be ensured.<br />'' <br />'' Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the Chief Ministers of all states and Union territories on 16th and 17th of this month through video conferencing.<br />'' <br />'' This was the sixth meeting of the Prime Minister with the chief ministers since the announcement of nationwide lockdown.<br />'' <br />'' A strict lockdown was imposed throughout the country since 24th March. All activities were prohibited except essential activities.<br />'' <br />''Subsequently, in a graded manner and keeping the overarching objective of containing the spread of COVID-19 in view, the lockdown measures have been relaxed.</span>