Farrukhabad: In a rather positive piece of news, the food served to the over 1,100 inmates lodged in the district jail Fatehgarh of Uttar Pradesh has undergone a tasty makeover, and received a “five-star” rating from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). “District Jail Fatehgarh, Farrukhabad is certified as Eat Right CAMPUS as per guidelines established by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India,” reads the FSSAI certificate.  The statement is followed by a 5 stars rating and ‘excellent’ written on the certificate, which is valid until August 18, 2024.Also Read - Uttar Pradesh: 17 Children, 2 Teachers Fall Sick, Admitted To Hospital Due to Foul Smell From Nearby Gaushala

Talking about the extraordinary feat that the jail achieved on the occasion of completion of 75 years of the country’s independence, its jailor Akhilesh Kumar said, “We got the certificate after a third party audit, and before the certificate was given to us, some of the jail staff were given online training.” Also Read - Bharat Jodo Yatra: 2 Weeks in Kerala, 48 Hours in UP. 10 Things to Know About Congress' 3500 Kms Foot Journey

The criteria on which they were judged before getting the certificate include cleanliness, quality of food, purchase of rice, wheat and pulses from FSSAI-certified outlets and well-dressed staff, he said, adding that vegetarian food is served in the jail. Also Read - Noida Fire News: Fire Breaks Out at Building in Noida’s Sector 18, Several Fire Tenders Rush To Spot

At present, there are as many as 1,144 inmates, who are lodged in the district jail and 30-35 of them engage in cooking. “The inmates who are engaged in making food, cook the food while wearing aprons in a hygienic condition as seen in various restaurants. Efforts are made to ensure that those who cook food, have their nails and hair cut,” the jailor said.

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Published Date: September 3, 2022 12:40 PM IST

Updated Date: September 3, 2022 1:01 PM IST

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