Nestlé India, FDA, Uttarakhand NASVI train 1200 vendors in Dehradun

Project ‘Serve Safe Food’ has benefitted over 68,500 street food vendors across 26 states and 4 union territories by bringing together various stakeholders to create a comprehensive training programme

Expanding the geographical footprints of Project ‘Serve Safe Food’ in Uttarakhand, Nestlé India has continued its collaboration with FDA, Uttarakhand, and National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) to train over 1200 street food vendors in Dehradun, Chamauli, Rudra Prayag, Tehri Garhwal and Uttar Kashi districts, taking the total to 3,200 street food vendors in the state. Since its inception in 2016, Project ‘Serve Safe Food’ has benefitted over 68,500 street food vendors across 26 states and 4 union territories by bringing together various stakeholders to create a comprehensive training programme.

Taj Bar Singh, Additional Commissioner, FDA, Uttarakhand, said, “Street food vendors cater to a large section of the society. They need to ensure food safety and hygiene, and Project ‘Serve Safe Food’ is positively contributing to this area. I am thankful to the National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) and Nestlé India for their continued partnership with FDA, Uttarakhand which is helping us elevate the food hygiene and safety standards in the state.”

Sanjay Khajuria, Director, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, at Nestlé India, said, “Project Serve Safe Food embodies our commitment to improve the food safety environment by going beyond the quality and safety of our products. The project has been working towards empowering street food vendors by upgrading their skills through relevant training on hygiene and food safety practices. We are confident that we would continue to work closely with our partners and make a positive impact in the society.”