Training and Awareness Program for Street Food Vendors

*Program Overview*: Union Health Minister Shri JPNadda chaired a training and awareness program for over 1,000 street food vendors in the presence of Smt. AnupriyaSPatel, Union MoS for Health and Family Welfare ¹.

- *Key Announcements*:

    - FSSAI will waive off registration fees for street food vendors ¹.

    - The innovative ‘Street Safe’ Rapid Testing Kit will be provided to all vendors attending the Food Safety and Certification (FoSTaC) trainings ¹.

    - A dedicated portal for street food vendors has been inaugurated, allowing them to share success stories and access resources on food safety ¹.

    - FSSAI aims to train one lakh street food vendors in the next year through its FoSTaC program across the country ¹.

- *Importance of Street Food*: Street food is an integral part of Indian culture and tradition, with various cities being famous for their unique street food offerings ¹.

- *Government Support*: The government is committed to enhancing food safety nationwide and promoting street food vendors through various initiatives, including the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM-SVANidhi) program