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a day ago
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- News18
Uttarakhand Makes It Mandatory For Eateries On Kanwar Yatra Route To Display Food Licenses
Last Updated: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the move was to enforce a 'stringent and dedicated action plan to ensure that devotees receive hygienic and safe food'. Ahead of the Kanwar Yatra, the Uttarakhand government has mandated for all the eateries and food businesses along the yatra route to prominently display their food licences or registration certificates. The Chief Minister's Office said that shops without this display would be shut down. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the move was to enforce a 'stringent and dedicated action plan to ensure that devotees receive hygienic and safe food". Owners of hotels, dhabas, food carts and stalls along the pilgrimage route will have to display a clean copy of their license or registration certificate prominently so that consumers can easily see it, Health Secretary and Commissioner Food Safety and Drug Administration R Rajesh Kumar said. 'Food Safety Display Board' should also be installed in hotels, eateries, dhabas and restaurants at a clearly visible place, so that the customer can know who is responsible for the quality of food. The certificates include the name, photo and other details of the holder. An official communication added, 'Uttarakhand govt urges all religious institutions and vendors to respect devotees' faith by serving safe, pure and quality food. The aim is to balance faith and health on this sacred journey." The yatra is scheduled to start on July 11. In 2024 also, after the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments had mandated that vendors must display their nameplates outside their shops, however, the Supreme Court intervened and stayed the move. The apex court noted that there was no government order empowering the police to give directions in this case. In its order, the court observed that such directions could be issued under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 or the Street Vendors Act, 2014, to ensure 'shudh shakahari" (strictly vegetarian) food is served to the Kanwar Yatris. Health Secretary Dr R Rajesh Kumar told the media that the licence needs to be exhibited prominently. 'The photograph and the application with which the vendor applied for the licence is to be pasted outside. There should be no confusion over the issue. We have not asked eatery owners to display their names," he said as quoted by the The Indian Express. The health department has formed a strict action plan to ensure safe and pure food through extensive monitoring. Kumar said all food businesses along the route have been given essential instructions that must be followed. 'There will be no compromise on food quality at tents, food centres and other locations during the yatra. Immediate legal action will be taken against those involved in adulteration or standard violations. Pilgrims' health is our top priority," he said. Special teams of food safety officers have been deployed in Haridwar, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri and Uttarkashi districts who will regularly collect samples of milk, sweets, oil, spices and beverages, etc. from the pandals and send them to laboratories for testing. If any sample does not meet the standards, the concerned place will be closed immediately, Additional Commissioner Food Safety and Drug Administration Tajbar Singh Jaggi said. (With inputs from agencies) First Published: July 02, 2025, 14:36 IST
The Print
a day ago
- Health
- The Print
Uttarakhand eateries on Kanwar Yatra route must display food licenses
Small traders and food cart owners will also have to keep and display their registration certificates with them. Owners of hotels, dhabas, food carts and stalls along the pilgrimage route will have to display a clean copy of their license or registration certificate prominently so that consumers can easily see it, Health Secretary and Commissioner Food Safety and Drug Administration R Rajesh Kumar said. Dehradun, Jul 2 (PTI) The Uttarakhand government has made it mandatory for eateries on the Kanwar Yatra route to prominently display their food licenses or registration certificates. 'Food Safety Display Board' should also be installed in hotels, eateries, dhabas and restaurants at a clearly visible place, so that the customer can know who is responsible for the quality of food. Action will be taken against businessmen who do not follow these instructions under Section 55 of the Food Safety Act 2006, under which a fine of up to Rs 2 lakh can be imposed on those violating the order, Kumar said. All officials concerned should ensure that these orders are strictly followed, he said. There will be no compromise with the quality of food served to devotees at pandals and community kitchens, he said. 'Immediate legal action will be taken against adulterators and those who tamper with the standards. The health of the pilgrims is our top priority,' he added. Special teams of food safety officers have been deployed in Haridwar, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri and Uttarkashi districts who will regularly collect samples of milk, sweets, oil, spices and beverages, etc. from the pandals and send them to laboratories for testing. If any sample does not meet the standards, the concerned place will be closed immediately, Additional Commissioner Food Safety and Drug Administration Tajbar Singh Jaggi said. PTI ALM DIV DIV This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
The Print
2 days ago
- Health
- The Print
U'khand govt makes it mandatory for eateries on Kanwar Yatra route to display food licenses
Small traders and cart-stall owners will also have to keep and display their registration certificates with them. Owners of hotels, dhabas, eateries on carts and stalls along the pilgrimage route will have to display a clean copy of their license or registration certificate at a prominent place in his establishment so that consumers can easily see it, Health Secretary and Commissioner Food Safety and Drug Administration R Rajesh Kumar said. Dehradun, Jul 1 (PTI) The Uttarakhand government has made it mandatory for eataries on the Kanwar Yatra route in the state to prominently display their food licenses or registration certificates at their business establishments. 'Food Safety Display Board' should also be installed in hotels, eateries, dhabas and restaurants at a clearly visible place, so that the customer can know who is responsible for the quality of food. Action will be taken against businessmen who do not follow these instructions under Section 55 of the Food Safety Act 2006, in which a fine of up to Rs 2 lakh can be imposed, the official said. All officials concerned should ensure that these orders are strictly followed, Kumar said. There will be no compromise with the quality of food served to devotees at pandals and community kitchens or bhandaras, he said. 'Immediate legal action will be taken against adulterators and those who tamper with the standards. The health of the pilgrims is our top priority,' he said. Special teams of food safety officers have been deployed in Haridwar, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri and Uttarkashi districts who will regularly take samples of milk, sweets, oil, spices, beverages etc. from the pandals and send them to laboratories for testing. If any sample does not meet the standards, the concerned place will be closed immediately, Additional Commissioner Food Safety and Drug Administration Tajbar Singh Jaggi said. PTI ALM NB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
