The Finance Ministry has told state governments that bank staff, including employees of ATM and cash management companies, should be allowed to travel and continue their operations, despite the lockdown across the country.

The Government has notified that banks and ATM services are essential services under the present lockdown situation due to the coronavirus. It has asked state governments to ensure that employees continue performing their functions as normal without hindrances.

Bank, ATM and cash management services will all continue to function during the period of the 21-day lockdown.