In a major step towards ensuring safe and hygienic food for passengers, 10 railway stations along with the Divisional Railway Manager’s office canteen at Lumding, under the Lumding Division of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), have been awarded the prestigious “Eat Right Station” certification by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
The certification is valid for the period from March 30, 2026 to March 29, 2028, in accordance with FSSAI guidelines.
The stations that have received this certification include Silchar (Cachar district), Karimganj (Sribhumi district), New Haflong (Dima Hasao district), Diphu (Karbi Anglong district), Lumding and Lanka (Hojai district), Chaparmukh (Nagaon district), Jagiroad (Morigaon district) and Sarupathar (Golaghat district), along with the Divisional Railway Manager’s office canteen at Lumding.
“This recognition follows a comprehensive audit of food stalls, catering units and food handlers at these locations, ensuring strict compliance with food safety standards, hygienic preparation practices, safe storage, effective waste management and the availability of nutritious food options for passengers,” an NFR official in Guwahati informed on Wednesday.
“This achievement reflects the dedicated efforts and close coordination among railway officials, health inspectors, catering units, authorised vendors and station management teams in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety,” the official said.
The “Eat Right Station” certification is part of FSSAI’s flagship “Eat Right India” initiative, aimed at promoting safe, healthy and sustainable food practices across the country.
