Re Opening of Departmental Canteens under social distancing norms and health & hygiene practices: DoPT OM dated 28.08.2020
No.11013/9/2014-Estt,(A-III)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
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North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 28th August, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 — Closure of Departmental Canteens.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department OM of even number dated 20’April, 2020 whereby, as a part of preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, it was decided to close all Departmental Canteens until further orders.
2. As the re-opening of prohibited activities has gradually been allowed, it has been decided to open the Departmental Canteens located in Ministries/Departments of Government of India in Delhi.
3. All the Ministries/Departments/offices as well as the Central Government employees are, therefore, directed to ensure strict compliance of instructions issued by MHA, MoH&FW and DoPT from time to time on social distancing norms and health & hygiene practices etc. The canteen employees may be advised to strictly follow hygiene & safety protocols and to avoid crowding, especially at the distribution/sale counters.
(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India
To
All the Ministries/Departments, Government of India
PMO/Cabinet Secretariat
Director(Canteen)
PS to Hon’ble MOS(PPR) – for information
PSO to Secretary(Personnel) – for information
Sr. Tech. Dir., NIC – for information