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India’s First Healthy & Hygienic Food Street

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Context: Recently, the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, inaugurated India’s first Healthy & Hygienic Food Street, ‘PRASADAM,’ at Neelkanth Van, Mahakal Lok, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. 

Objectives of the Initiative:

  • The primary goal of the Prasadam initiative is to establish a connection among people across the nation by providing access to pure and safe local and traditional food.
  • The initiative is in harmony with the vision of 'Viksit Bharat,' which aims to transform India into a developed nation by 2047, encompassing economic growth, social progress, environmental sustainability, and good governance.
  • The food street concept is designed to offer diverse facilities, including a kids’ play area, drinking water facility, CCTV surveillance, parking, public conveniences, and seating spaces.
  • 'Prasadam' strives to elevate Ujjain’s tourism appeal and preserve its culinary heritage, playing a crucial role in fostering economic development.
  • The initiative receives financial support, which is extended to states and Union Territories with a funding distribution ratio of either 60:40 or 90:10, under the National Health Mission.
  • The food streets under this initiative will undergo standard branding following the guidelines set by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

'Viksit Bharat' Vision:

  • 'Viksit Bharat@2047' envisions transforming India into a developed nation by its 100th year of independence in 2047.
  • The vision encompasses various facets of development, including economic growth, social progress, environmental sustainability, and good governance, among others.

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