Shirdi & Shegaon To Get Food Street Hubs Serving Hygienic & Nutritious Meals To Pilgrims

At pilgrimage destinations across India, adequate accommodation, food, and sanitation facilities are required. In what seems to be a major source of happiness and relief for pilgrims, the spiritual destination of Shirdi in Maharashtra will soon be home to a food street. Along with Shirdi, Shegaon, which holds the samadhi (resting place) of Hindu saint Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj, will also have a similar food street hub. 

Shirdi & Shegaon Receive ₹1 Crore For Food Street Hub Project

According to a report by The Times of India, the Central government has approved the development of food street hubs in two pilgrimage destinations in Maharashtra — Shirdi and Shegaon that lie in the Marathwada and Vidarbha regions, respectively. This project is being developed and overseen jointly by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Union Health Ministry.

Part of the national food safety initiative, the food street hubs will give a major boost to pilgrimage amenities at religious destinations in India. It will be rolled out in 100 locations in India. Moreover, Shirdi and Shegaon will receive ₹1 crore each to develop food street hubs.

What pilgrims can expect from the food street hubs is clean, hygienic and nutritious food that is prepared and handled as per standardised safety norms. This initiative by the government aims to curb foodborne illnesses and boost the overall quality of meals at high-footfall religious destinations.

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Hygienic Food For Pilgrims, Employment For Vendors

One of India’s most visited pilgrimage sites, Shirdi, associated with Sai Baba, will see a well-regulated food street. It will be designed to cater to thousands of daily devotees. A similar facility will crop up in Shegaon. Apart from ensuring the availability of hygienic food, this project will generate employment opportunities for local vendors. Small-scale food business operators can be part of a structured and monitored ecosystem.

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Well, are you relieved to know that Shirdi and Shegaon will be home to regulated food street hubs? Do share your opinion on the same in the comments section!

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