Gurgaon’s restaurant trade is seeing indicators of revival because the Haryana authorities eases COVID restrictions. While the lockdown within the state has been prolonged until June 14, eating places and bars have been allowed to function with sure situations.
As per the order, eating places and bars in malls and standalone institutions can perform every day between 10 am and eight pm. The restaurant must run with 50% capability and observe the COVID protocol. “Since it was the first day, there were minor hiccups in the implementation. But overall, we can say that the restaurants and bars are cooperating…,” mentioned Gurgaon Deputy Commissioner Yash Garg.
On Monday, the restaurant noticed much less crowds as many nonetheless most well-liked to ship and take away. The homeowners consider that congestion is prone to normalize however a pattern may be seen solely after a minimum of 4 weeks. Many eating places are additionally going through workers scarcity as staff return to their houses in Haryana, UP and Bihar throughout the lockdown.
“It is a welcome step but it is just the beginning. At this point we can’t bank on a huge rush that comes in the afternoon on weekdays… Normal operations also require essential staff as well as adequate vaccinations to ensure the safety of employees. We are hopeful that comfort will attract people,” mentioned Mayank Bhatt, model head of the social chain.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
