Five Northeast Frontier Railway Stations Receive ‘Eat Right Station’ Certification | 26 Feb 2026

Why in News?

Five railway stations under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) have been awarded the ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for ensuring safe, hygienic, and nutritious food services for passengers.

Key Points:

• Eat Right Station: The initiative is part of the Eat Right India movement led by FSSAI to promote food safety, hygiene, and nutrition among the public.
• Awarded Stations: Five NFR stations received the certification for maintaining high standards of food hygiene, quality, and safety practices at food outlets within station premises. 
  • Dimapur Railway Station (Nagaland)

  • Alipurduar Railway Station (West Bengal)

  • Kokrajhar Railway Station (Assam)

  • Golakganj Railway Station (Assam)

  • New Mal Junction Railway Station (West Bengal)

• Criteria for Certification: The certification is granted after rigorous assessment of compliance with food safety guidelines, hygiene protocols, proper storage and handling of food, safe water availability, and consumer awareness measures at food vending points.
• Implementation Partners: The certification was facilitated through joint efforts by FSSAI, Northeast Frontier Railway, food vendors, and local health officials to improve food safety infrastructure and passenger awareness.
• Expansion of Initiative: The Eat Right Station programme complements other national efforts to improve public health, such as Swachh Bharat Mission and Safe Water initiatives, and encourages other railway zones to adopt similar standards.