India, July 15 -- LUCKNOW Popular food streets in the state capital will now be under continuous monitoring as the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) steps up its drive to ensure safe and hygienic street food. The department will regularly inspect 'clean street food hubs' to ensure vendors adhere to prescribed food safety and hygiene practices.

The initiative is part of the FSDA's larger strategy to improve consumer confidence in street food while promoting a culture of safe and hygienic food handling across Lucknow's growing food vending ecosystem.

Officials said the focus will be on monitoring compliance with best practices related to food preparation, storage, sanitation, waste disposal and personal hygiene so that certified ...