Meghalaya Govt set up Gyms in Secretariat for its high level officers

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJanuary 18, 2024

Drawing on the values of the Fit India Movement and with an intention for promoting healthier living and a sustainable balance between work and personal care, the Meghalaya Government has set up Secretariat Wellness Centre (SWC) for the holistic development of the Officers of the Meghalaya Secretariat.

Accordingly, a notification Dated the 26 October, 2023 and No.SYA.45/2023/1 was issued by the Government to notify the Guidelines under Secretariat Welness Centre (SWC) with immediate effect. The SWC consisted of Gymnasium and Lounge Hall.

The Government justified the setting up of the SWC as amongst the leading authorities in the State, the officers can become role models for the rest of Meghalaya to follow suit and build a healthy, fit Meghalaya!

The facilities of the SWC are open to the Senior Officers of the Meghalaya Secretariat (Under Secretaries and Above) as well as the senior officials of the respective Directorates (Joint Directors and above), who would be charged a membership fees to manage the operations of the SWC.

The Gymnasium of the SWC is a state-of-the-art facility including cardio equipment, weights (tree-weights machines), and a sauna. It will remain open from Monday to Saturday between 6:00 am to 10:00 am & 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

All eligible officers may register for membership by sending along with the form of Membership intended official letter to the Director, Sports and Youth Affairs

On the Membership fees, an eligible officer can pay Monthly Membership of Rs. 2000 per month or pay Quarterly Members of Rs 5000 per quarter while the Yearly Membership is of Rs. 20,000 per year

Daily Membership may be availed by eligible Officers that are not residing in Shillong to utilise the facilities at a rate of Rs.200 per day or Rs. 1000 per week,

Payments will be made to Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs and will be monitored by the Directorate.

On the Operational Policy, all members are advised to wear standard workout wear and running shoes at the gym. Shoes that soiled/tracking dirt in the gym will not be permitted. All members are requested to carry a towel to wipe. equipment after use.

The Gym/Staff will not be responsible for the loss of any personal material/expensive objects brought to the Gym.

Members are permitted to use all equipment/facilities of the gym and are requested to be mindful of the time spent on each machine to accommodate other members.

Members are permitted to bring their personal trainers if needed. Entry permissions for them may be facilitated by the member as per secretariat protocols.

Emergency Doctors and Physiotherapists will be on call as and when required. Provisions of First Aid Kits/Medical consumables shall be available to the members. Food/Drinks except water are not permitted in the gym. No loud music will be permitted in the gym

The Lounge/Hall is the second component of the SWC and it is a Hall set up with facilities perfect for meetings, small dinners, and functions to gatherings of 30-60 people.

The Lounge will be put up for rent for the use of the Departments and associated Government Agencies

The lounge will be available from Monday to Saturday and from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm

All Departments/Government Agencies may book the Lounge for events/meetings. All bookings shall be made in the form of written communication to the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs. All further payments and documentation maintained by the Directorate

The hall will be allotted at a payment of Rs. 10.000 per day or 2000 per hour

On the Operational Policy, all bookings may be least one day in advance to ensure no overlaps for bookings.

The Lounge furniture will be made available for all bookings. The Booking Department is responsible for the provision of other Furniture setups should it be required.

Logistics for layout may be carried out in coordination with the support staff of the SWC.

Arrangements for Food/Water, and other amenities shall be managed in the entirety by the Booking Department

The Booking Departments are requested to be mindful of the cleanliness of the area. Loud Music will not be permitted during Secretariat Work Hours

All guests of the Booking Department shall be brought to the Lounge as per Secretariat protocols

Booking Departments are requested to ensure that guests do not disturb the activities in the Gymnasium.