India, March 31 -- Berhampur Circle Jail's achievement is underscored by its meticulous approach to food preparation and handling

The 162-year-old Berhampur Circle Jail in Odisha is the latest among nearly 100 prisons in the country that have been certified as 'Eat Right Campus' by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The prestigious certification, valid for two years from March 24, 2025, to March 23, 2027, with a three-star rating, recognises the jail's commitment to providing safe, healthy, and sustainable food practices for its inmates.

The 'Eat Right Campus' initiative by FSSAI aims to promote a culture of food safety and well-being in various institutional settin...