The Maharashtra government on Wednesday allowed amusement / entertainment parks, water sports parks and tourist spots outside of the containment zones to restart operations as part of its unblocking measures.
The order issued by Chief Secretary Sanjay Kumar said that water sports and other activities such as naukavihar (boating) will be allowed outside the containment zones. The administration will take into consideration the standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the central government.
Similarly, the green signal has been given to amusement / amusement parks, including indoor gaming venues.
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All of these places had closed in March after the Covid-19 shutdown.
There have been mixed reactions to this move. “At a time when the government is imposing restrictions like nighttime curfews and the threat of Covid-19 still persists, it is a misstep to reopen these amusement parks. It will only result in an increase in infections, ”said Nagma Khan Hashmi, a media professional.
According to Fahim Batliwala, owner of Simca Advertising, “Amusement parks employ thousands of people who are now in dire straits after months of closure, so this should help. However, all precautions must be taken, such as wearing masks and social distancing. ”
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