Cinema, multiplex and theater are going to open tomorrow in Aligarh like other states after 6 months-long closure. Since the risk of corona infection is still there hence Covid Protocol must be followed. The audience capacity will be 50% of the designated seat and the hall will also have to be sanitized after every show.
Guidelines issued for the operation of cinema, theater and multiplex by the Government of Uttar Pradesh based on the instructions of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. All the cinema halls and multiplex in Aligarh will reopen from thursday based on the guidelines given by the givernment.
The mandate issued by Chief Secretary R.K Tiwari stated that cinema, theater and multiplexes outside the Containment Zone have been allowed to be opened with viewers up to a maximum of 50 percent of their rated capacity. Employees and audience need to follow a physical distance of 6 feet in the general area and waiting area. It is always mandatory to use a face cover or mask, wash hands with soap from time to time, use sanitizer and tissue or handkerchief while coughing or sneezing. The Chief Secretary informed that through the entry of the auditorium, circular signs will be arranged in accordance with the physical distance standard for thermal screening, sanitizer and queue. Only people without Covid symptoms will be allowed to enter. An adequate time gap must be given between the shows. The audience will have to seat at alternate seats to maintain the physical distance.
Guidelines stated that the ticket bookings in the cinema, theatres and multiplex can be done in advance or online. Touchless transactions like e-wallet / QR code scanner etc. should also be used in window booking. The phone number should also be taken at the time of booking the ticket for the convenience of contact tracing. After the show is over, do not leave the audience together and be arranged in a queue following the standard of physical distance.
Guidelines also stated that during an interval, avoid gathering in toilets. There should be adequate counters at the canteen and stalls and no food items will be allowed inside an auditorium or hall. Only packed food and drinks will be allowed.
Cinemas, theatre and multiplex with A.C should follow the guidelines of CPWD. Temperature setting should be maintained between 24-30° C and relative humidity should be maintained between 40-70%. The proper arrangement of cross ventilation should also be there.