Why is it in the news?

• Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare inaugurated India’s first Healthy & Hygienic Food Street, ‘PRASADAM,’ at Neelkanth Van, Mahakal Lok, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

More about the initiative

• Prasadam aims to connect people across the country with pure and safe local and traditional food.
• In line with the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat@2047,’ striving to make India a developed nation by its 100th year of independence in 2047.
• The food street offers various facilities, including a kids’ play area, drinking water facility, CCTV surveillance, parking, public conveniences, and seating spaces.
• It aims to enhance Ujjain’s tourism allure, safeguard its culinary heritage, and contribute to fostering economic development.
• The initiative receives financial support extended to states and Union Territories (UTs) under the National Health Mission, with funding distribution ratios of either 60:40 or 90:10.
• Standard branding of these food streets will be done in accordance with FSSAI guidelines.