Gurugram RWAs yet to reopen gyms

Tribune News Service

Gurugram, August 9

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has allowed reopening of gyms, but Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) here have still kept their community areas closed in view of the Covid pandemic.

Several RWAs of the Golf Course road, Sohna road and New Gurugram have still kept their gyms, parks and community centres, where yoga classes are held, closed. Residential societies of the area have been deferring reopening of gyms, fearing the spread of the virus.

“All residents are going out for work in high-risk areas of Delhi and Faridabad. Anyone could be a carrier of virus. We have allowed residents to take a walk on society premises, but reopening gyms and parks could be risky,” the RWA president of the Golf course road said.

Residents, however, claim they have been paying fee for the facilities for the past five months and it is safest option.

“We are a close community, where every resident is santised and their temperature is checked regularly. We had requested the RWA to reopen gyms in a staggered manner, but it has not accorded permission. The district administration needs to intervene and ensure compliance with the Unlock guidelines,” said a memorandum submitted by residents of Sohna road.

Deputy Commissioner Amit Khatri said the administration was reviewing the situation and would find a solution.