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Minister urges people to give a ‘thought for food’ at safety meet

Bengaluru: Emphasizing the need for stringent regulation of food quality, Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, State Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood has urged both state and central food and drug authorities to closely monitor and regulate the standards of street and hotel food.

Speaking at the World Food Safety Day programme organized by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at NIMHANS on Saturday, Dr. Patil highlighted the serious health risks posed by unhygienic and adulterated food.

“Children and the elderly are often the worst affected by low-quality food sold in public spaces. Strict enforcement by government agencies is essential to ensure safety,” he said, addressing the gathering that included Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda and department secretary Punya Salila Srivastava.

A medical professional himself, Dr. Patil pointed out that vendors frequently use banned colours and chemicals to enhance the taste and appearance of food, which can lead to severe health complications, sometimes even proving fatal.

He encouraged the youth to choose home-cooked meals over street food.

“Our ancestors have handed down healthy food habits. It’s time we returned to those practices. Eating right is a sign of a progressive nation,” he said.

On the occasion, the Minister launched the ‘Eat Right Activity Book’ by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), aimed at raising awareness on food safety, hygiene, and nutrition among schoolchildren and communities.

He also flagged off ‘Food Safety on Wheels’, a mobile unit for training, testing and creating public awareness on healthy food practices.

The event concluded with the Institute Body (IB) and Governing Body (GB) meetings of NIMHANS, chaired by Union Minister J.P. Nadda.

TBM Newsdesk

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