The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a standard operating procedure (SOP) for the Khandagiri Mela and opera shows here which are scheduled from January 28.
According to the SOP, the Khandagiri Mela would be held strictly adhering to the Covid-19 guidelines. The opera parties’ management would ensure social distancing in their seat arrangements while sanitisers would be provided at each gate for the spectators.
After a gap of two years, city residents are going to witness the Khandagiri Mela which would be held near the twin hills of Khandagiri and Udayagiri.
Similarly, the officers, volunteers and the members of the Jatra committee have been asked for Covid-19 vaccination before the event kick-starts.
The civic body authorities have also imposed restrictions on loudspeaker sound during announcements and opera performances said a notification issued to the concerned Jatra Committee and opera party owners.
The organisers have been asked to make suitable arrangements for toilets and drinking water facilities for the visitors and maintain hygiene and cleanliness at the venue.