Prakash Javadekar releases SOPs guidelines allowing film, TV production to resume

The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar on Sunday revealed new standard operating procedure (SOP) for media production in the country.

After consultations with the home ministry and the health ministry, a standard operating procedure (SOP) has been firmed up, he said. According to the SOP, only the actors facing the camera will be exempt from wearing masks. And crew members will have to adhere to the guidelines of the health ministry.

As per the guidelines announced on Sunday, high-risk employees will have to take extra precautions; they are advised not to be exposed to frontline work requiring contact with the public. Masks will be mandatory for all, sanitization norms will have to be adhered to, respiratory etiquette will be strictly followed, and the use of the Aarogya Setu app will be advised.

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He twitted, “ 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.”

He further added, “ The SOP ensures adequate distancing at shoot locations and other workplaces and contains measures including proper sanitization, crowd management and provision for protective equipment”

Javadekar also informed that “'Contact Minimisation' is at the core of the SOP. This will be ensured by minimal physical contact and sharing of props, PPEs for hairstylists, and make-up artists among others.”

The new dos and don’ts also forbid sharing of costumes, hair wigs, makeup items, equipment, and use of PPEs by make-up artists and hairstylists. The guidelines also said stigmatization or unruly behavior shall be dealt with strictly in coordination with the local authorities.

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