New Delhi: The Central government on Wednesday issued Unlock 5 guidelines with a fresh set of relaxations and allowed cinemas/ theatres/ multiplexes to open with up to 50% of seating capacity.
In the guidelines, the Union Minitry of Home Affairs said that swimming pools used for training of sportspersons and entertainment parks will re-open from October 15.
Notably, this is the fifth time that the Centre is issuing unlock guidelines to allow economic activities in the country. The Unlock 5 guidelines will come into effect from October 1 as the unlock 4 ends on September 30.
As per the guidelines, the cinema halls are allowed to reopen from October 15. The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting will issue an SOP in this regard.
In the guidelines, the Centre has allowed the state/UT governments to take a decision on reopening schools and coaching institutions in a graded manner after October 15.
