How Kerala’s ‘Eat Right Station’ Certification is Transforming Social and Economic Landscape Of 21 Railway Stations. Hygienic food is important for everyone, from a 5-year-old child to a 60-year-old man everyone needs hygienic and good foods that help everyone in their growth and body. If you eat unhygienic foods it can cost you your life. According to the World Health Organization unsafe and unhygienic foods can get you 200 diseases, and even cancer. If you don’t want to risk your life you should eat Hygienic food.
It’s very hard to get hygienic food when you travel by train specifically in India. In recent times there has been a lot of news about Unhygienic food sold in Indian railway stations.
What is ‘Eat Right Station’ Certification?
In 2006 Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) started the certificate of ‘Eat Right Stations’ Certification for stations that maintain a certain set of quality in cooking, packaging, and water cleanness. “Eat Right Stations” is also a part of FSSAI and the Government of India’s “Eat Right” Movement.
FSSAI appoints a third-party agency that examines the station’s food standards and hygiene. They give the stations a Star between one to five. Few Indian railway stations got five Stars in the “Eat Right Stations” Certification.
Railway Station with 5 Stars in the “Eat Right Stations” Certification
1. Varanasi Cantt Railway Station (Uttar Pradesh)
2. Anand Vihar Terminal Railway Station (Delhi)
3. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Mumbai)
4. Vadodara Railway Station (Gujrat)
21 Stations in Kerala Certified “Eat Right Stations”
1) Tiruchirappalli Railway Station
2) Parapanangadi Railway Station
3) Chalakkudy Railway Station
4) Thalassery (TLY) Railway Station
5) Kannur (Can) Railway Station
6) Palakkad Junction Railway Station
7) Chengannur Railway Station
8) Shoranur Junction Railway Station
9) Tirur Railway Station
10) Vadakara Railway Station
11) Changanasseri Railway Station
12) Alappuzha Railway Station
13) Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station
14) Karunagappally Railway Station
15) Angamali for Kaladi Railway Station
16) Aluva Railway Station
17) Tiruvalla Railway Junction
18) Kottayam Railway Junction
19) Thrissur Railway Station
20) Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station
21) Kollam Railway Station
The Social and Economics Impact Of “Eat Right” Certified stations
The importance of the Certification cannot be overstated for those who prioritize healthy and hygienic eating habits while traveling. Most people tend to carry homemade food due to hygiene concerns, which often leaves catering services at stations struggling to attract customers. However, the Certification serves as a testament to the quality and safety of station food, assuaging concerns about food poisoning and other health risks.
Not only does this certification benefit catering and food services operating at stations, but it also has a positive impact on tourism in certain areas. By offering reliable and safe food options to tourists, stations can improve the overall experience for travelers and encourage them to explore the local food scene. Moreover, the Certification can help promote a sense of trust and confidence in the general public, which can lead to increased patronage of catering services at stations and ultimately boost their business.
