Food Manifest Key Update The Kerala government revised the mid-day meal menu to include nutritious dishes, such as ragi-based items and microgreens, but delayed payments are straining schools’ ability to maintain safe and healthy meals. Schools have not received funds for August and September, leaving head teachers with liabilities running into lakhs of rupees. A school with
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Report Kerala’s General Education and Health Departments have launched a new awareness drive in schools to tackle the alarming rise of type 2 diabetes among children, especially in rural and small-town areas. A health survey conducted over the past two years across 2,300 schools revealed that children are consuming excessive amounts of sugar. “These results
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For the second consecutive year, Kerala has retained its number one ranking in the State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2024, highlighting its leadership in food safety. The annual ranking, published by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), evaluates the performance of Indian states and union territories in terms of food safety. Kerala’s
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Key Update The Kerala Excise Department and the Food Safety Department will jointly inspect kitchens in toddy shops across the state to improve hygiene and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. According to the Food Safety Authority, 2,310 of Kerala’s 3,913 licensed toddy shops serve food alongside toddy. Most of these establishments operate from rented
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Top State for Food Safety Kerala has emerged as the leader in India, with 26 railway stations now recognized for maintaining high food safety standards. The ‘Eat Right’ certification, awarded by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), ensures safe and hygienic food practices across the state’s stations. Nationwide, only 198 stations have
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Key Development In a significant move to tackle environmental pollution and protect public health, the Kerala government is launching a bottle buyback scheme for liquor bottles sold through Bevco outlets. This deposit-return initiative, aimed at promoting cleaner surroundings and safer food environments, will roll out as a pilot project in Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur this September.
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