FSSAI guidelines
Centre Addresses Andhra Pradesh School Food Poisoning: State Responsibility and Safety Measures Implemented
Dec 01, 2025 09:59 pm CST
The Centre has acknowledged food and water contamination incidents in Andhra Pradesh government school hostels, prompting special inspections. While the PM-POSHAN scheme provides safety guidelines, daily administration remains the state's responsibility. Andhra Pradesh has issued new SOPs for hostel safety, and FSSAI has provided additional resources to prevent future incidents. States are urged to strictly comply with existing guidelines to ensure student safety.
Indian Railways Confirms No Provision for Halal-Certified Food on Trains
Nov 27, 2025 02:56 am CST
The Railway Board has officially clarified that Indian Railways does not have any provision for serving halal-certified food on trains, responding to NHRC concerns about food practices. Officials confirmed that all meals follow FSSAI guidelines without specific religious certification requirements, addressing misconceptions about non-vegetarian meal preparation on Indian train services.