Food Manifest 
Special Officers Deployed to Monitor Institutions Reacting to recent food poisoning cases in Telangana’s educational institutions, Hyderabad District Collector Anudeep Durishetty appointed 82 special officers to oversee 164 residential schools and hostels. The initiative prioritizes sanitation and hygiene, aiming to safeguard the health and well-being of students. Officials Conduct On-Site Inspection Collector Durishetty, along with
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Key Development Telangana has strengthened food safety enforcement through month-wise inspections of high-risk food categories. Authorities have focused on edible oils, seeds and spices, bakeries, and packaged drinking water units to reduce contamination risks and improve compliance. After completing drives on seeds, spices and edible oils, officials are currently inspecting bakeries and packaged drinking water
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Key Development In response to recurring cases of suspected food poisoning in government-run residential schools in Telangana, BC (Backwards Class) Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has directed officials to promptly establish food safety committees in every school. These food safety committees must include teachers, principals, and students to ensure comprehensive oversight. Minister Prabhakar emphasised that food
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Report With the mango season in full swing, the Telangana Food Safety Department launched an awareness drive on Monday (April 21, 2025). The initiative encourages farmers, traders, and consumers to adopt safe methods for ripening fruits. Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha unveiled the awareness poster and cautioned the public against using Calcium Carbide—a banned
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Key Update Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced plans to introduce a dedicated mechanism to curb food adulteration in the state. The government aims to strengthen enforcement and monitoring amid growing concerns about adulterated food products. The Chief Minister said the proposed system will function on the lines of specialised enforcement bodies such as
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Report The Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS) is partnering with the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) to boost food safety and quality across its institutions. This collaboration aims to improve meal standards and nutritional quality, ensuring that students receive safe, hygienic, and nutritious food every day. Common Diet Plan for Uniform Food
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