Health Minister C Damodar Raja Narsimha on Monday flagged off a food safety awareness walkathon on Necklace Road, aimed at promoting awareness on safe and healthy food practices among the public.
The walkathon witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 1,000 students and youth.
The rally commenced from Jal Vihar and proceeded up to HMDA Grounds near
IMAX. Addressing the gathering, the Minister congratulated all participants and highlighted the significant shift in food habits and lifestyles in recent years.
He noted that rapid urbanization and busy lifestyles have led to increased dependence on outside food, including processed and ready-to-eat items, resulting in the rapid expansion of the food industry.