New Delhi: The Union Government has issued a notification to allow Yoga institutes and gymnasiums to operate during the Unlock 3 phase announced on Wednesday (July 29) evening. Yoga institutes and gymnasiums were shut down since March 25, when the first phase of nationwide lockdown was announced. The centre has been ordering a phased wise reopening of the economy after two months of hard lockdown ended in May.
“Yoga institutes and gymnasiums will be allowed to function from August 5, 2020, for which Standard Operating Procedure (SoPs) will be issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,” the order stated.
The first two phases of Unlock has led to the resumption of most commercial activities including restricted domestic aviation and train operations apart from restaurants, hotels, saloons, malls etc. the decision comes as a sigh of relief for all the gym owners who were running in losses for the past four to five months.
Many owners and staff members went unemployed during the lockdown imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19 and were forced to change their profession to make ends meet. However, they are now waiting for the standard operating procedure (SOPs) to be announced. Gym owners are hopeful that they will at least be able to meet fixed charges such as rent and electricity, which owners had to pay although the businesses were closed.
