India's first health food street launched in Ujjain

INDIA'S first health food street, Prasadam, was launched on Sunday by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in the city of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh.

- KAVITA BAJELI-DATT ANURAAG SINGH

The food street at Neelkanth Van, Mahakal Lok in Ujjain, will be the first of 100 food streets that will come up in as many districts across the country. Housing the world-famous Mahakal Temple, Ujjain is also the home city of MP's new Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

Mandaviya, who opened the food street, along with the Chief Minister, stated that the launch marks a significant stride in the country's journey towards healthy eating habits.

"Prasadam will connect common citizens in every corner of the country with pure and safe local and traditional food," Mandaviya said.

The two leaders also launched several other projects, including a 30-bed additional ward under the emergency COVID response package.