10@10 initiatives focused on safe and nutritious food
Q. 10@10 initiatives is related to- Published on 30 Aug 16a. Rural Development
b. Immunization and Vaccination of Children
c. Food Safety
d. Primary and Secondary Education of children
ANSWER: Food Safety
- Commemorating a decade of integrated food law in the country, and marking ten years of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), FSSAI announced 10@10 – 10th anniversary with 10 initiatives.
- The primary focus of the 10@10 initiative is to engage with stakeholders and consumers to create food safety culture in the country.
- This bouquet of 10 initiatives focused on safe and nutritious food at home, school, workplace, religious places, in trains and railway stations, in restaurants and other places.
- The event also saw launch of Food Safety Display Boards that would help to connect the consumers directly to food safety officers.
- Under the Corporates4FoodSafety initiative, the corporates committed themselves to collaborate, educate and inspire other stakeholders towards food safety as responsible food businesses.