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NITI Aayog Consultation on National Food Safety
NITI Aayog held a meeting to talk about making food safer in India.
Important people from different organizations, like the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the police, came together to discuss how to improve food safety.
They talked about using technology and working together to make sure food is safe for everyone.
The meeting was chaired by M Srinivas, a member of NITI Aayog, and included experts from various fields.
The goal was to make sure that food safety rules are followed and that different agencies work well together.
NITI Aayog convened a high-level consultation on national food safety.
The meeting was chaired by M Srinivas, Member (Health), NITI Aayog.
Participants included FSSAI, MoFPI, State Food Safety Departments, Hyderabad City Police, and technical experts.
The focus was on enhancing food safety surveillance, enforcement mechanisms, and inter-agency coordination.
A collaborative and technology-driven approach was emphasized for strengthening India’s food safety ecosystem.
- Who
- NITI Aayog, FSSAI, MoFPI, State Food Safety Departments, Hyderabad City Police, academic and research institutions, technical experts
- What
- Consultation on strengthening India’s food safety architecture
- Where
- NITI Aayog
- When
- July 26, 2026
- Why
- To enhance food safety surveillance, strengthen enforcement mechanisms, and improve inter-agency coordination
Strengthening Food Safety
Challenges in Implementation
Collaborative Approach
Strengthening Food Safety
A collaborative and technology-driven approach is essential for strengthening India's food safety ecosystem.
Challenges in Implementation
Implementing such an approach requires significant resources and coordination among multiple agencies.
Enforcement Mechanisms
Strengthening Food Safety
Strengthening enforcement mechanisms is crucial for effective food safety surveillance.
Challenges in Implementation
Enforcement mechanisms need to be balanced with practical considerations to avoid over-regulation.
Key facts
- Date
- July 26, 2026
- Chairperson
- M Srinivas, Member (Health), NITI Aayog
- Participants
- FSSAI, MoFPI, State Food Safety Departments, Hyderabad City Police, academic and research institutions, technical experts
- Focus Areas
- Food safety surveillance, enforcement mechanisms, inter-agency coordination
- Location
- NITI Aayog
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