BHOPAL: The state home department on Wednesday issued fresh guidelines easing most of the restrictions to be effective in the various spheres of activities in the wake of the ongoing corona crisis.
According to an order signed by additional chief secretary (Home), Rajesh Rajora, all social/political/sports/entertainment/cultural/religious events, fairs and processions where crowd gets assembled, will remain banned.
However, six districts where the by-elections are due, have been exempted from all the restrictions. Old guidelines issued way back on September 29 will remain in force at these places.
Elsewhere, coaching classes and training programmes which are now being held at 50% of the capacity, will be able to run at 100% capacity beginning October 15. Organisers of such training programmes/coaching classes will have to ensure compliance with Covid protocol.
At religious places, people half the capacity of the place will be allowed at one time. Shops, malls and commercial institutions can remain open till their usual time. Cinema halls and theatres will still work at 50% of their capacity. All the industries will work at 100% of their capacity.
Gyms, fitness centres and yoga centres can now breathe easy. These places which are operating at half their capacity now, would be able to operate at 100% capacity albeit from October 15. Stadia and swimming pools can open for sport events with 50% capacity.
Restaurants and clubs can open at 100% capacity but Covid-19 SOPs will have to be adhered.
In marriage ceremonies, not more than 300 guests including the bride and groom, will be allowed while for last rites, not more than 200 people will be allowed. Night curfew will remain effective in urban areas from 11pm to 6am.
