Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated women-operated clean street food hub “Mauli” in Kandivli

Why in discussion ?

• Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the country’s first fully women-operated clean street food hub, “Mauli,” in Kandivli, near Mumbai.
• This hub is entirely managed by women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and is run by women trained in food safety and hygiene under the FoSTaC program.

Promoting women empowerment and local industry

• Highlighting the uniqueness of this initiative, Mr. Goyal stated that it provides women with a dignified means of livelihood while also strengthening the local industry.
• This street food hub serves as an excellent example of women empowerment, food safety, and community development.
• The minister expressed confidence that just as every household trusts the safety of their food containers, similarly, the residents of Mumbai will trust this hub.

Role of FSSAI

• Mr. Goyal emphasized that with 405 certified centers and over 1.3 million vendors across the country, the role of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is extremely important.
• This initiative contributes to promoting food safety standards and providing clean and safe street food.