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Nadda chairs training & awareness programme for 1,000 street food vendors by FSSAI
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Wednesday, 24 July, 2024, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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Union Health Minister, Jagat Prakash Nadda chaired a training and awareness programme for 1,000 street food vendors conducted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in Vigyan Bhawan. He was joined by Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare.
Highlighting the importance of street food in India, Nadda directed the FSSAI to waive off the registration fee of Rs 100 for street food vendors. He said, “To encourage vendors and promote more and more registrations, FSSAI would waive off the Rs.100 registration fee for the street food vendors.”
The minister said, “The innovative ‘Street Safe’ Rapid Testing Kit should be provided to all vendors attending the Food Safety and Certification (FoSTaC) trainings to ensure that safe food is used by the street food vendors across the country. In addition, we should focus on empowering the street food vendors by enrolling them on food delivery platforms to increase their reach to the consumers. I urge these platforms to support street food vendors by providing user-friendly technology solutions without imposing a financial burden.”
Nadda encouraged the street food vendors to practically apply the training they received in their daily life so that traditional street food culture remains safe for everyone to consume. He said, “It is my firm belief that if vendors apply safe practices and cleanliness, they will also see growth in their businesses.” He further said that the certificates that trained vendors receive from FSSAI will also boost their business as it will provide a source of reliability and trust among consumers.
The minister emphasized the importance of both training and re-orientation programs for street food vendors. He also encouraged the street food vendors to take advantage of the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM-SVANidhi) program to enhance their business further. Additionally, he also highlighted the commitment of the Prime Minister to build 100 street food streets in as many districts in the country.
During the event, the minister launched a ‘SOP for Street Food Vendors’, which outlines critical dos and don’ts for maintaining hygiene and safety in street food preparation. He also inaugurated a dedicated portal for street food vendors, allowing them to share success stories and access resources on food safety (https://sfv.fssai.gov.in/).
Additionally, testimonials from trained vendors showcased the transformative effect of the training programme and highlighted its positive impact and relevance in the food safety landscape.
To educate the street food vendors and all other food handlers, a video on the usage of oil, milk and milk products, and waste disposal, was released at the event. The participant vendors were provided with testing kits for instant adulteration testing, further empowering them to uphold quality standards.
Patel in her address highlighted Government's commitment to enhancing food safety nationwide. She said, “Street food is intrinsic to our culture. Street food is not just any meal but a tradition for Indian people. Be it basket chaat in Lucknow or kulhad chai in Varanasi, street food is linked to the identity of Indian cities. It is important to maintain the standards of hygiene and cleanliness by the vendors whose food is consumed by everyone. At the same time, it is also important to ensure regular testing of street food so that a safe and hygienic street food ecosystem is created in India.”
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