GUWAHATI: Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Mansukh Mandaviya discussed the "Food Street Project," which aims to create 100 wholesome and hygienic food streets around the nation with senior officials from the Health Ministry and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
The purpose of this initiative is to promote healthy eating habits among local residents and business owners, thereby lowering the incidence of foodborne illnesses and improving overall health outcomes.
As a pilot project to support 100 of these food streets at various places across the nation, the National Health Mission (NHM) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will grant assistance of Rs. 1 million for each food street for the implementation of the food streets.
The financial support would be given for things like providing access to clean drinking water, restrooms, tiled common areas, appropriate liquid and solid waste disposal, dustbins, billboards, façade preparation and permanent signage, common storage areas, lighting, specialized carts for particular types of trades, branding, etc.
Aside from the technical assistance provided by FSSAI, the initiative will be carried out by NHM in coordination with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). As part of the technical assistance, training in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) protocol will be provided, as well as help with food street design and SOP creation.
The Indian culinary culture has always included street food, which has also significantly supported and shaped the country's food industry. Millions of Indians depend on it for cheap and delectable food, but it also significantly boosts the economy of the nation. Street food hubs have made it easier to get food as a result of increased urbanization; however, there are still concerns about food safety and sanitation at these hubs.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has made a number of improvements to the regulations for food street hubs' sanitation and food safety standards. These programs include accreditation under Eat Right India's Clean Street Food Hub project, training of food handlers, and independent third-party audits.
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