Hygiene for Kitchens: Khalsa college pledges support for campaign

GN Khalsa College’s canteen can share the pride the educational institute has for its alumni.

Personalities such as Buta Singh, George Fernandes, Dilip Kumar and Gulzar have studied at the 75-year-old educational institute, but not a single person has fallen ill after eating in its canteen, said Ajit Singh, principal of GN Khalsa College, Matunga (East).

Speaking at the ‘DNA Hygiene for Kitchens’ inaugural workshop on Tuesday, Singh said his college will support DNA, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and the Food and Drug Administration so that students can get good quality food in college canteens.

“The canteen is the most active place in any college campus. If anybody bunks classes, they meet in the canteen to exchange notes,” said Singh.

He said the food contamination incident at IIT-Bombay was an eye-opener because it showed that such problems can happen anywhere. “It is the right initiative at the right time by DNA to look at college canteens.”

Concerns should also be raised about hygiene at eateries and food stalls outside college premises, he said. “Since our concern is the health of students, we should also focus on areas outside the campus.”