Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi marked a significant milestone today by dedicating to the nation and laying the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth more than Rs 48,100 crores in Rajkot, Gujarat. The projects encompass important sectors like health, road, rail, energy, petroleum & natural gas, and tourism among others.
As part of this initiative, to ensure the safety and quality of food consumed by millions of Indians, PM Modi inaugurated advanced food safety infrastructure projects and facilities in multiple states including Assam. 

                                                                      
The Food Safety Infrastructure that has been inaugurated in Assam  include Microbiology Food Testing Laboratory in  Guwahati. In a major step towards enhancing the food testing infrastructure across Assam, the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has established the new microbiology laboratory in Guwahati.  In addition, 17 mobile food testing laboratories, known as Food Safety on Wheels (FSWs), have been provided to Assam in a stride towards ensuring food safety to the last mile. 

The microbiology laboratory will play a pivotal role in safeguarding food safety by detecting various microorganisms, including pathogens in food products. Meanwhile, the FSWs, equipped with cutting-edge facilities and expert staff, will not only enhance testing capabilities but also deliver essential training to strengthen food safety practices. Furthermore, they will create awareness among the public by reaching the farthest corners of the state. 

                                                                      

The establishment of 1 Microbiology Lab and 17 FSWs in Assam comes with a total project cost of 13.11 Crores. The Microbiology Lab is established as State Public Health Laboratory in  Bamunimaidan, Guwahati.

For information about the other projects dedicated to the nation, click the following link:
 https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2008871 

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