The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), has requested States/Union Territories (UTs) to develop 100 food streets in 100 districts across the country. This initiative is being taken up as a pilot project to create an example for other such food streets to come up across the country for ensuring hygienic and safe food practices. A press release was made by MoHFW dated 20th April 2023 declaring the initiative.