India, June 13 -- In a move aimed at improving safety and accountability in gyms, the Ghaziabad district administration has made police verification and identity cards mandatory for all gym trainers and coaches working in fitness centres.

Under the new directive, gym owners should ensure that trainers complete the verification process before they are hired or allowed to continue working, reported Times of India. Trainers and coaches also need to carry and display identity cards containing their verified details while on duty. A seven-day deadline was given to the gym owners and operators for implementing the new requirements.

The decision is expected to affect hundreds of fitness establishments operating across Ghaziabad.

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