| Covid- 19: Govt drafts SOPs, but yet to decide reopening of tourist places | | | Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
Srinagar, June 24: Though the government has drafted new standard operating procedures (SOPs), but is yet to decided on a date for the reopening of tourist places in the prevailing coronavirus situation.
The officials said that the protocols for the reopening are being studied by the authorities. “Before reopening of the tourist places we will ensure that all protocols, especially those relating to health, are at a point where they can militate against the risk of reopening,” the official said.
Pertaining to the protocols, the official informed that the tourism department, divisional administrations with other stakeholders has been working to establish the necessary protocols. He said that the authorities were closely monitoring various developments in the present Covid-situation. “Whatever protocols are finally decided will be immediately communicated to the public, then we will start with a trial phase, and then with a final reopening of tourist places,” he said.
According to the official, other states have already started preparing their own protocol, hence Jammu and Kashmir must also be ready, especially given that the people who are employed in the sector are anticipating the reopening.
Another official said that the government has drafted new standard operating procedures (SOPs), however, the same would be approved and notified at an appropriate time after consultation with the relevant stakeholders.
The official however said that they were confident that within a short period of time and in consultation with all the stakeholders and partners they will be able to announce a specific date that will begin with the opening of the tourist places. |
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