Arvind Kejriwal approves new guidelines for operation of spa, massage centres in Delhi

The Delhi Government has laid out guidelines for the operation of spa and massage centres in the city while laying out strict measures to ensure the prohibition of sexual abuse and trafficking, and safeguards to ensure the security of consumers as well as employees. The guidelines which were issued for obtaining Health Trade Licences and operating Spa & Massage Centres in the city were approved by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday (August 2, 2021). The guidelines strictly prohibit any kind of cross-gender massage in the premises while laying guidelines for the protection of children from sexual offences, preventing sexual harassment, and trafficking among others. After the issue was flagged by the Delhi Commission for Women Chairperson, a task force was constituted to investigate the report submitted by DCW, take appropriate legal action and review the functioning of the establishments.

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