Salem Corporation to commence works soon for Food Street at Rs. 3 crores
safefoodmitra.com · 2024-02-12 19:07:15
Last year, the Union Health Ministry introduced the Food Street Project, aiming to establish 100 food streets across the country promoting healthy and hygienic food practices. By encouraging such practices among food businesses and community members, the project aims to reduce foodborne illnesses and improve overall health outcomes. The government also said it would provide grants under the National Health Mission (NHM) under the condition that the branding of the food streets be done as per the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
Financial assistance will be given for various activities such as providing safe drinking water, hand washing facilities, toilet facilities, tiled flooring for common areas, appropriate disposal of liquid and solid waste, provision of dustbins, using billboards, preparing facades and permanent signage, common storage space, lighting, specialized cards for specific trades, branding, etc.