The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has released a detailed SOP today for resuming work in media production. These guidelines have been put into place to ensure safety for the cast and crew and reducing contagion of COVID-19.
The SOP mandates the compulsory use of Aarogya Setu app at the sets, frequent handwashing, respiratory etiquette, thermal screening and physical distancing for up to 6 feet at all times among other rules.
Today @MIB_India have released a detailed SOP for resuming work in the media production industry. The general principles behind the SOP will help create a safe working environment for cast and crew in the industry. pic.twitter.com/UU0NbqONeO
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) August 23, 2020
The SOP ensures adequate distancing at shoot locations and other work places and contains measures including proper sanitization, crowd management and provision for protective equipments pic.twitter.com/BCTTIzKffG
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) August 23, 2020
'Contact Minimisation' is at the core of the SOP. This will be ensured by minimal physical contact and sharing of props, PPEs for hair stylists and make-up artists among others. pic.twitter.com/fBdkfEXcR9
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) August 23, 2020
The SOP was shared on Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar's Twitter account today.