India, July 2 -- The Uttarakhand government has mandated that all eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route must prominently display their food licenses or registration certificates to ensure transparency and food safety for lakhs of devotees undertaking the annual pilgrimage.

Hotels, dhabas, food carts, and stalls must now keep a clean, visible copy of their licenses or registration certificates so that consumers can easily verify compliance, Health Secretary and Food Safety Commissioner R Rajesh Kumar announced. Even small traders and food cart operators must carry and display their registration documents.

Additionally, all establishments are required to install a 'Food Safety Display Board' in a clearly visible spot, informing customers ...