Rayagada, Rayagada is witnessing a rampant spread of unhygienic food practices in local hotels and street food stalls, posing a significant threat to public health. Many hotels are serving stale food, while street food vendors are selling unhygienic food items like momos, chat, and gupchup, without any regard for food safety norms
Despite the presence of food inspectors, there is a glaring lack of oversight and enforcement of food safety regulations in the city. This has emboldened many hotel owners and street food vendors to prioritize profits over public health.
Intellectuals and citizens are sounding the alarm, demanding that the district administration take immediate action to address the issue. They warn that inaction could lead to a major health crisis, including the spread of waterborne diseases like diarrhea, which could have devastating consequences for the community.
The district administration must take swift and decisive action to ensure that food safety regulations are enforced, and hotels and food stalls are held accountable for serving safe and healthy food. The citizens of Rayagada deserve better, and it is the administration’s responsibility to protect their health and well-being.
The situation demands urgent attention, and the district administration must act now to prevent a potential health disaster. The people of Rayagada are counting on their leaders to take concrete steps to ensure food safety and protect public health
