Food Manifest 
Key Update
Mumbai inaugurated its first all-women Clean Street Food Hub, “Mauli”, in Kandivali, Mumbai, showcasing a new model of safe, hygienic, and community-driven street food culture.
Women take Charge of Food Businesses
Union Minister Piyush Goyal, MP from Mumbai North, inaugurated the hub and said the initiative strikes a balance between taste and health. Women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) run the hub after receiving professional training under the Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) program. With this training, they now manage clean, well-regulated outlets that combine entrepreneurship with safe food practices.
Promoting Safer, Healthier Food Culture
Goyal said Mauli blends women’s empowerment with the creation of safer public food spaces. He added that obesity has emerged as a silent crisis and urged citizens to reduce oil consumption, stressing the need for a better balance between taste and health. Equipped with proper infrastructure and hygiene standards, Mauli serves as a model that can be replicated in other parts of the country. The hub demonstrates how safe street food can go hand in hand with entrepreneurship and inclusivity.
Part of a Larger Movement
The hub is part of the broader Eat Right India movement. Under this initiative, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has certified hundreds of hubs and trained lakhs of vendors nationwide. These efforts build consumer trust while also addressing lifestyle challenges such as obesity and unhealthy diets, creating both safer food spaces and stronger livelihoods.
