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March 14, 2024 6:02 PM

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100 Jails Certified as Eat Right Campus by FSSAI Across India

Around 100 jails across the country have been certified as Eat Right Campus by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, today, said that the highest number of jails certified were from Uttar Pradesh, followed by Punjab, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. It said, the initiative saw participation and certification of some prominent jails of India, including the Tihar Prison in Delhi, Central Jail Gaya in Bihar, Modern Central Jail in Punjab, Central Jail Rewa in Madhya Pradesh and along with several district and Mandal jails. The Ministry added that by extending the Eat Right Campus certification to prisons and correctional facilities, FSSAI focuses on ensuring access to safe and nutritious food for all, including inmates and prison staff.