Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 56/24

PM INAUGURATES FOOD SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE IN MEGHALAYA

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi marked a significant milestone today by dedicating to the nation and laying the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth more than Rs 48,100 crores in Rajkot, Gujarat. The projects encompass important sectors like health, road, rail, energy, petroleum & natural gas, and tourism among others.

As part of this initiative, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated/flagged off the two Mobile Food Testing Laboratory, Vehicles (FSW) today at the premises of the State Central Library, Shillong in the presence of Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh.

It is a major step towards enhancing the food testing infrastructure in Meghalaya. The two 2 mobile food testing laboratories of the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) are known as Food Safety on Wheel (FSWs). This addition is a stride towards ensuring food safety to the last mile. The FSWs, equipped with cutting-edge facilities and expert staff, will not only enhance testing capabilities but also deliver essential training to strengthen food safety practices. Furthermore, they will create awareness among the public by reaching the farthest corners of the state.

The establishment of 2 FSWs in Meghalaya comes with a total project cost of 0.95 Crores. Commissioner, Food Safety, Meghalaya Dr Joram Beda and Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District, Smti R.M Kurbah, and other dignitaries also attended the programme.