FTCCI Organizes Awareness Program on Preventive Health & Food Safety and FoSTaC Training
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Date: 6th June 2025
Venue: Surana Auditorium, Federation House, FTCCI, Red Hills, Hyderabad
Hyderabad, 6th June 2025:
The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) successfully organized a one-day Awareness Program on Preventive Health & Food Safety, followed by FoSTaC Training, on 6th June 2025 at the Surana Auditorium, Federation House, FTCCI Marg, Red Hills, Hyderabad. This important initiative was sponsored by KFC India under its CSR initiative – the KFC India SAHYOG Program, and witnessed the active participation of over 300 food vendors, stakeholders, and professionals from across Telangana.
The program began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, followed by a Welcome Address by the President of FTCCI. The Theme Address was delivered by the Convener, FTCCI Healthcare Committee, and a Special Address by Dr. Aman Gupta, National Head – Corporate Affairs, Yum Brands India.
The Guest of Honor, Mr. Moksh Chopra, General Manager – KFC India & Partner Countries, reaffirmed KFC’s commitment to promoting food hygiene standards and vendor training. This was followed by a keynote address from Sri Anuraag Jayanti, IAS, Zonal Commissioner, GHMC, who emphasized the importance of a collaborative approach to food safety.
“One agency alone cannot handle the responsibility of food safety,” said Shri Anuraag Jayanti.
“It must be a collaborative effort between the government, industry, civil society, and community stakeholders under a strong Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework. The government is also working towards increasing the number of food testing laboratories to strengthen our regulatory capabilities and ensure better coverage across urban and rural areas.”
The inaugural session also included:
- Presentation of mementos to dignitaries
- Distribution of hygiene kits to a selected group of participants
- A group photograph
- Vote of Thanks by the Vice President of FTCCI
- The technical sessions, moderated by Dr. Aman Gupta, began with a virtual address by Sri Aman Lal, Chief People Officer – KFC India & Partner Countries. The session featured insightful presentations by:
- Sri. T. Vijay Kumar, Senior Advisor, Dept. of Food Safety.
- Sri. Balunaik Kethavath, Deputy Director, FSSAI – South Region
- Sri. Dharmendra Pala, Assistant Food Controller
- Dr. Anjaneyulu Chaganti, Food Safety Expert and FoSTaC Trainer
- Sri. Vijay Kumar, RETD IAS, CEO of BIOGROWW
- Technical speakers were felicitated by FTCCI & NASVI representatives for their valuable contributions.
The FoSTaC Training (Food Safety Training and Certification) was conducted in two detailed sessions:
12:45 PM – 2:30 PM and
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, followed by a Business Training Module from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
The program concluded with the Certificate Distribution Ceremony for all trained participants.
