NEW DELHI: Amid a debate over the practicality of making it mandatory for public and private sector employees to download the Aarogya Setu App, sources said the law empowers authorities to seek full compliance.
The home ministry guidelines issued on Friday said use of Aarogya Setu app will be mandatory for all employees, both private and public. It said it will be the responsibility of the head of the organisation to ensure compliance.
The Aarogya Setu App is expected to be downloaded when employees resume work. Sources said the head of the organisation will have to issue an order or letter urging employees to download the App which is seen by the government as a key tool to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Source acknowledged that given limited penetration of smart phones, the effort may be more of nudge now but the government remains serious about promoting its use. Those in containment zones will have to download the App. "The head of the organisation will have to issue a letter to employees saying you are expected to download this App," an official said. He said this is part of the standard operating procedures including sanitation that has to be followed before resumption of work.
The use of Aarogya Setu App is part of Annexure I of the home ministry guidelines which highlight the national directives for Covid-19 management. Annexure 2 of the guidelines outlines the offences and penalties for violation of lockdown measures. It has specific punishment for obstruction, false claim or warning.
The home ministry guidelines issued on Friday said use of Aarogya Setu app will be mandatory for all employees, both private and public. It said it will be the responsibility of the head of the organisation to ensure compliance.
The Aarogya Setu App is expected to be downloaded when employees resume work. Sources said the head of the organisation will have to issue an order or letter urging employees to download the App which is seen by the government as a key tool to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Source acknowledged that given limited penetration of smart phones, the effort may be more of nudge now but the government remains serious about promoting its use. Those in containment zones will have to download the App. "The head of the organisation will have to issue a letter to employees saying you are expected to download this App," an official said. He said this is part of the standard operating procedures including sanitation that has to be followed before resumption of work.
The use of Aarogya Setu App is part of Annexure I of the home ministry guidelines which highlight the national directives for Covid-19 management. Annexure 2 of the guidelines outlines the offences and penalties for violation of lockdown measures. It has specific punishment for obstruction, false claim or warning.
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