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News18
02-07-2025
- Health
- 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
02-07-2025
- 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.
Indian Express
02-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Uttarakhand's diktat for eateries on Kanwar Yatra route: Display licence, registration or face closure
Ahead of the Kanwar Yatra, the Uttarakhand government has mandated that food vendors display their licence or registration certificates for shops on the yatra route. The Chief Minister's Office said that shops without this display would be shut down. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Health Minister Dhan Singh Rawat on Tuesday announced that the move was to enforce a 'stringent and dedicated action plan to ensure that lakhs of devotees receive clean and safe food'. The government will also launch an extensive surveillance campaign to monitor food safety, the communication said. Secretary of Health and Commissioner of Food Safety and Drug Administration, Dr R Rajesh Kumar, said that all hotels, dhabas, food stalls, and vendors along the yatra route have been issued mandatory guidelines. 'Every food vendor must prominently display a clean copy of their licence or registration certificate on their premises for consumers to see. Small vendors and hawkers must also carry and display a photo identity card and registration certificate. Hotels, eateries, dhabas, and restaurants must install a clearly visible 'Food Safety Display Board' so that customers know who is responsible for food quality,' said a government statement. Those failing to comply will face action under section 55 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which includes a fine of up to Rs 2 lakh. The yatra is scheduled to start on July 11. In 2024, after the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments had mandated that vendors must display their nameplates, 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 Indian Express 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. The name of the vendor need not be mentioned separately,' he said. Kumar said the mandate was for better transparency. 'We are issuing the order by complying with the Supreme Court directions. Our mandate is that the name of the shop, the licence, and registration certificates be displayed prominently. This is just a case of transparency, as we are expecting around 7 crore Kanwar Yatris this year, as compared to 4 crore last year. In such a case, law and order are of utmost importance, and the Food Department is taking the relevant measures,' he said. Special teams of food safety officers have been deployed in the districts of Haridwar, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, and Uttarkashi to collect samples of milk, sweets, oil, spices, beverages, and other items from camps and send them to laboratories for testing. If any sample fails to meet the standards, the respective site will be shut down immediately. Offenders involved in adulteration or violating regulations will face financial penalties and criminal action. Each district is required to send daily reports of the actions taken to the state government. Senior officers have been given the responsibility of monitoring the implementation, and any negligence at any level will result in strict action against the officials, said the statement. Aiswarya Raj is a correspondent with The Indian Express who covers South Haryana. An alumna of Asian College of Journalism and the University of Kerala, she started her career at The Indian Express as a sub-editor in the Delhi city team. In her current position, she reports from Gurgaon and covers the neighbouring districts. She likes to tell stories of people and hopes to find moorings in narrative journalism. ... Read More
The Print
01-07-2025
- 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.
NDTV
01-07-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Food Licenses Display Must For Uttarakhand Eateries On Kanwar Yatra Route
Dehradun: The Uttarakhand government has made it mandatory for eateries on the Kanwar Yatra route in the state to prominently display their food licenses or registration certificates at their business establishments. 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. Small traders and cart stall owners will also have to keep and display their registration certificates with them. '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, Mr 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.
