New Delhi: Hotels in the national capital were on Wednesday allowed to reopen while gyms will continue to remain closed amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
The decision was taken in the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting chaired by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal.
In the meeting, it was also decided that the weekly markets will reopen on a trial basis.
As per Delhi government, hotels contribute to eight per cent of the city’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employment while the weekly markets provide employment to five lakh poor families.
“After having successfully brought COVID situation under control, it is a challenge to bring the economy back on track. Opening up these two sectors will help in that direction,” the Delhi Government said in a statement.
Following the decision, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the corona situation in Delhi was much better and that the economy of Delhi has to be brought on track now.
For this, the Delhi Chief Minister said “we had already proposed opening all the hotels in Delhi, which was rejected by the Central government”.
“We again requested the central government, and we are happy that now the proposal of the Delhi government has been approved. Now all hotels in Delhi will be opened. At the same time, the weekly market will be opened on a trial basis. In the meantime, everyone must exercise precautions and follow social distancing.”
