Overview

• All food establishments in Uttar Pradesh must display the names and addresses of operators, proprietors, and managers.
• Chefs and waiters are now required to wear masks and gloves to ensure hygiene.
• CCTV cameras must be installed in all areas of hotels, restaurants, and dhabas, with footage available to authorities upon request.
• The directive follows recent arrests over allegations of spitting on rotis and mixing urine in fruit juices.
• Opposition parties criticize the move, claiming it could lead to harassment and discrimination against small business owners.