JALANDHAR
Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Sarangal on Tuesday said that a modern food street hub would be developed in Adarsh Nagar market where Jalandharites will be able to enjoy hygienic street food soon.
Participating in a video conference, Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Sarangal asked the Municipal Corporation Jalandhar (MCJ) to send a detailed project report (DPR) regarding the selected site (Adarsh Nagar) within a week so that the same can be forwarded to the higher authorities.
He said that a clean, ventilated, non-polluted environment would be ensured for the food lovers in this new hub. He said that
Sarangal said that the common facilities like clean water, parking, lighting, sanitation, and waste disposal system would be ensured here and proper training would be provided to the vendors, and helpers about basic food hygiene practices.
The training regarding hygiene practices will be given to them by the appropriate authorities. They will also be assisted regarding availing licensing and registration from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
The Deputy Commissioner said that street food was an important part of the food culture here and gives a chance to the vendors to showcase their skills and creativity. He said that the street food hub would improve the hygiene conditions not only during the food preparation but also how food is served to the consumers.
He also expressed hope that the initiative will help to build trust among consumers to have a healthy and safe local eating experience. He said that most of people avoid roadside eateries due to unhygienic conditions but this hub will make the local food popular.
Prominent amongst those present on the occasion included ADC Jasbir Singh, SDM Balbir Raj Singh, Joint MC Commissioner Puneet Sharma, and others.