As the livelihood of performing artists was badly due to COVID protocol restriction imposed on performances, the government has decided to allow all kinds of cultural programmes including the jatras, said a senior official.
However, experts caution that fight against COVID also requires community participation and any carelessness during the upcoming festivals may lead to a sudden surge in the number of COVID cases.
Those managing the city's temples had made elaborate arrangements to ensure social distancing.
It may be noted here that the classroom teaching for class 9 students in general schools has resumed from August 16 with strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols.
These new features and policies have been rolled out globally, and will be enhanced and revised as needed to ensure a safer experience for all, he added.
