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Swachh City tops ‘Eat Right Challenge-4' contest
Indore: Indore district has achieved a remarkable feat by emerging as the top performer nationwide in the Eat Right Challenge 4 competition. It secured an impressive 180 out of 200 marks in the competition, a testament to its robust implementation of the
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An official declaration of this achievement is anticipated shortly.
This significant update was shared on Friday during a district-level Food Safety Advisory Committee meeting, chaired by collector Asheesh Singh, at collector's office. The meeting reviewed the effective implementation of the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, encompassing aspects such as registration of food businesses, training, inspections, sample collection, legal action and public awareness initiatives.
Singh took the opportunity to honour institutions and establishments that provided significant support to activities of the Eat Right Challenge Competition. He particularly commended several entities for their active participation in 'Eat Right' activities.
ADM Gaurav Benal said, during the previous financial year (April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025), a total of 869 legal and 2481 surveillance samples were collected. In the current financial year (April 1 to June 30, 2025), 315 legal and 490 surveillance samples were collected. In 2024-25, 110 court cases were filed, resulting in decisions in 193 cases with a total fine of Rs 1.88 crore imposed, and Rs 82.38 lakh successfully recovered.
Revenue from registrations amounted to Rs 2.45 crore in 2024-25, and Rs 41.30 lakh in the current year, .
