He highlighted India’s efforts in alternative measures to curb the increasing menace of plastic waste and added that India is taking steps to reduce plastic waste and adopting organic farming and pest control measures.At the event, Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi noted that “food security doesn’t mean just having enough food. “It is also important to ensure the quality and safety of food we consume.”He highlighted the Eat Right campaign, the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, and the promotion of millets as important initiatives the centre took to ensure safe and good food.Joshi also highlighted the importance of food quality and safety for building a healthy and fit nation.“Setting the standards of the regulations is the primary duty and responsibility of the government. FSSAI and our department have a crucial role in ensuring that safe food reaches the people,” he said.Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), who addressed the gathering virtually, said our food system faces several challenges globally due to climate change and highlighted the critical role of national food regulators in harmonising regulatory policies for the world.At the summit, a new website for the Food Import Clearance System 2.0 (FICS 2.0), an advanced version of the Food Import Clearance System for faster processing and transparency, was unveiled. It addresses the limitations of the earlier system by offering a complete online solution with new features, automation, and integration with other relevant portals.A millet recipe show, ‘Flavours of Shree Anna – Sehat aur Swaad Ke Sang’, was launched as a 13-episode series on Doordarshan, promoting millet-based recipes.This initiative seeks to boost nutrition awareness and highlight millet’s health benefits and versatility in everyday cooking.
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