Union Govt Releases Guidelines for TV and Film Shoots

To resume film and television production, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on August 23 announced new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). As per the new SOPs, face masks (except on-camera), hand sanitisers, thermal screenings and physical distancing have been made compulsory. Besides, only asymptomatic people will be allowed, and make-up artists and hair-stylists will need to wear PPE kits. Reportedly, the use of Aarogya Setu app will also be advised.