Lids in India are typically made of metal or concrete and are square

, rectangular

or round

.
No colored or gilded lids were found on the site.
Lids usually do not include city emblems, or other symbols, and usually consist of a background composed of geometric shapes

,

, or with only text appearing on the lid
The designation of the cover is also usually not listed on the cover (which is why most covers in India are included in the "Unknown" category on the website). Communication covers have the name of the cable/communication company, or text such as "fiber optic", etc.

. Drain covers are characterized by the drain slots
Manufacturers Usually, covers in India are made by local manufacturers such as Neco

, but in most cases the manufacturer’s name is not listed on the cover.
Standards The number of standards listed on the covers is also relatively small. Usually, only the load ratings (C250, D400, etc.

) or the standard designations unique to India (IS 1726

or ISI standard

) are listed.