Guwahati, June 28: Nestle India is broadening the reach of its 'Serve Safe Food' initiative by partnering with Food Safety, Assam, and the National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI). This collaboration aims to provide training to more than 2,500 street food vendors in various districts including Kamrup (Metro), Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Cachar, Nalbari, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, and Nagaon.

The 'Serve Safe Food' project has already positively impacted over 92,800 street food vendors across 26 states and four Union Territories, focusing on educating them about health, hygiene, safe food handling, waste management, and entrepreneurship. This training is designed to enhance the vendors' food handling practices.

Anupam Gogoi, a Food Analyst from the Commissionerate of Food Safety in Assam, remarked, “The cuisine of Assam is a vital part of its rich heritage. Our goal is to share it with both locals and visitors. I appreciate the partnership between NASVI, Food Safety, Assam, and Nestle India, which is empowering street food vendors in the state through the 'Serve Safe Food' initiative by enhancing their skills in food hygiene and safety.”

Taruna Saxena, who leads sustainability and societal initiatives at Nestle India, stated, “We are committed to fostering a safer food environment by not only ensuring the quality and safety of our products but also by empowering street food vendors. The 'Serve Safe Food' initiative provides essential training on hygiene and food safety practices, thereby increasing their awareness of these critical issues.”