Maligaon, January 5 (MExN): The New Jalpaiguri Railway Station under Katihar division of NF Railway has been awarded ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) in recognition ofproviding high-quality, nutritious food to passengers. The station has been able to qualify the guidelines established by FSSAI and becomes the eighth railway station in NF Railway to get this status. This certification has been awarded for the period from December 29, 2023 to December 28, 2025.
Further, in its endeavour to ensure safe and hygienic food to passengers, NF Railway has planned to take up more stations in future to qualify as ‘Eat Right Station’ by FSSAI for which necessary efforts are being carried out. Previously, Guwahati, Harishchandrapur, Lumding, Rangiya, Mariani,Samsi and New Bongaigaon Railway Stations of NF Railway have been awarded ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by FSSAI.
The certification is part of the 'Eat Right India' movement a large-scale effort by FSSAI to transform the country's food system to ensure safe, healthy and sustainable food for all Indians, Sabyasachi De, Chief Public Relations Officer, NFR stated in a press release.