FSSAI certifies Ayodhya's Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra as 'Eat Right Place of Worship'

Exam-focused facts from the 11 October 2026 current affairs briefing.

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) certified Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Ayodhya, as an 'Eat Right Place of Worship' for maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.
The certificate is valid for two years, from October 11, 2026 to October 10, 2028, and was handed over by FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani at a ceremony in Ayodhya on Saturday.
The 'Eat Right Places of Worship' initiative aims to prevent malpractices in food served as Prasad/langar and ensure compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Certification involves a pre-audit of a checklist, followed by training and a final audit by third-party agencies.
The new Ram Lalla idol was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple on January 22, 2024, in an event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.