FSSAI Certifies 100 Jails as 'Eat Right Campus' to Promote Food Safety
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiation | FSSL certifies nearly 100 jails as 'Eat Right Campus' under the Eat Right India movement, ensuring safe and healthy food practices. |
| Focus Areas | Basic hygiene, healthy food provision, local/seasonal food awareness, nutrition promotion. |
| Certification process | Rigorous evaluation based on FSSAI criteria; comprehensive audits improve food safety standards. |
| Development Efforts | Training through FoSTaC Programme to enhance food safety skills among supervisors and handlers. |
| Impact | Over 2,900 workplaces nationwide are certified, promoting safer and healthier food practices. |
| Cultural Shifts | Set benchmarks for other institutions, improve public health and food safety. |
| Expansion and Future Growth | Focused on nationwide reach, aiming to promote healthy eating practices universally. |