EAT RIGHT MOVEMENT

Affairs, has asked States and Union Territories to develop 100 eat right food streets in 100 districts across the country.
The aim of this project is to encourage safe and healthy practices to reduce food-borne illnesses and improve overall health outcomes.
Safe food practices would not only boost the “eat right campaign” and food safety but also improve the hygiene credibility of local food businesses.
Financial assistance of ₹1 crore per food street/district will be given to States and Union Territories.
Eat Right India movement is an initiative led by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
The Food Safety and Standards Agency of India (FSSAI) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched Eat Right India in 2018.
The Eat Right India movement acts as a critical health preventive action that brings about social and behavioral change through a smart mix of regulatory measures coupled with mild interventions to create awareness and build the capacity of food businesses and citizens.

Eat Right India movement motto

The Eat Right India movement motto is similar to the Gandhi philosophy of food and nutrition – eat safe, smart and healthy.
Its main goal is to promote healthy eating by educating people and companies about the basics of nutrition and why it matters.
Activities under Eat Right India movement
The activities are to educate and develop the capacity of various stakeholders in food ecosystems such as food processors, administrators, frontline health workers.
To push food companies to reformulate packaged foods into healthier options and use safe and environmentally friendly packaging materials.

SOURCE: THE HINDU, THE ECONOMIC TIMES, PIB

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