The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) came out with its new set of relaxation guidelines allowing cinemas, theatres, multiplexes and entertainment parks to open from October 15.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) came out with its Unlock 5 set of guidelines allowing cinemas, theatres and multiplexes up to 50 percent of their capacity and entertainment parks to open from October 15. Separate standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines will be issued with respect to the reopening.
Among other relaxations, the MHA allowed swimming pools being used for training of sportspersons to open. Besides, B2B (business-to-business) exhibitions have also been allowed to open.
The size for gatherings for social/academic/sports/entertainment/cultural/religious/political functions has been increased from 100 to 200 as long as it is below 50 percent of a hall capacity for closed spaces and subject to social distancing rules in open spaces.
The central government has also allowed states and union territories to decide on re-opening of schools and coaching institutions after October 15. "The decision shall be taken in consultation with the respective school/institution management, based on their assessment of the situation," the MHA said, subject to the below conditions.
The Centre continued its previous guidelines, such as on travel through trains, Vande Bharat and air transport bubble flights etc.
It also said there would be no restrictions on intra state and interstate movement of persons and goods.
Besides, face coverings and social distancing will continue to be followed in public places. Sptting in public places will be punishable.
First Published: Sept 30, 2020 8:03 PM IST
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