Write a short note on the nationwide lockdown
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On 24 March 2020, the Government of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered a nationwide lockdown for 21 days, limiting movement of the entire 1.3 billion population of India as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 pandemic in India.[1] It was ordered after a 14-hour voluntary public curfew on 22 March, followed by enforcement of a series of regulations in the country's COVID-19 affected regions.[2][3] The lockdown was placed when the number of confirmed positive coronavirus cases in India was approximately 500.Food delivery services were banned by several state governments despite the central government's approval.[48] Thousands of people emigrated out of major Indian cities, as they became jobless after the lockdown.[49] Following the lockdown, India's electricity demand fell down to a five-month low on 28 March.[50] The lockdown broke the supply chain of narcotics in Punjab.[51] Many states are keen on opening up liquor shops during this lockdown. Reports of a surge in illicit liquor sales and attempted suicide by some alcoholics and most importantly, drying up revenue from alcohol sale for these states is the main motive.[52] It is now allowed in Maharashtra, Punjab and Kerala.