महाराष्ट्र एफडीए ने आईआईटी मुंबई के दो मेस प्रतिष्ठानों को संचालन बंद करने का आदेश दिया

According to reports from IBC24, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an order requiring two mess facilities operating within the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay campus to cease operations. The regulatory action follows inspections conducted by state food safety officials aimed at ensuring compliance with health and hygiene standards within institutional dining services.

The FDA's directive mandates that these specific catering establishments halt all food preparation and distribution activities immediately. Such measures are typically taken by the state authority when facilities are found to be in violation of the Food Safety and Standards Act, often citing concerns related to kitchen sanitation, storage practices, or the handling of raw ingredients. The move highlights the ongoing oversight of large-scale student dining facilities in major educational hubs.

IIT Bombay administration is expected to coordinate with the affected mess operators to address the deficiencies identified by the FDA. The suspension of services will likely necessitate temporary arrangements for students who rely on these specific dining halls. Further updates regarding the resumption of operations will depend on the facilities meeting the required safety benchmarks during subsequent follow-up inspections by the Maharashtra FDA.