Marico Limited, one of India’s leading FMCG companies, has strengthened its role as an implementation partner for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) flagship ‘Eat Right India’ programme, reaching over 42 lakh individuals in FY26. Through 119 targeted interventions across Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Assam, and Delhi, Marico continues to drive large-scale impact in advancing food safety, hygiene, and nutrition outcomes.
Anchored in the philosophy of ‘Sahi Bhojan. Behtar Jeevan’ (Right Food. Better Life), Marico has been instrumental in translating FSSAI’s Eat Right vision into action on the ground. By enabling behaviour change and strengthening food safety ecosystems across public and community spaces, the programme reinforces Marico’s long-standing commitment to improving public health at scale.
Adopting a comprehensive, ecosystem-led approach, Marico has implemented interventions across key consumption touchpoints, where people eat, learn, and gather. In collaboration with FSSAI, state FDAs, and empanelled training and auditing partners, the programme has supported the certification of 46 railway stations, 24 campuses, 12 clean street food hubs, 10 places of worship, and 7 schools. Additionally, 20 capacity-building sessions have been conducted for students, women, self-help groups, and local communities. These initiatives are underpinned by structured training, rigorous audits, and certification processes aligned with FSSAI standards to ensure sustained improvements in food safety and hygiene practices.
Commenting on the progress, Amit Bhasin, Chief Legal Officer & Group Counsel and Secretary, CSR Committee, Marico Limited, said, “At Marico, we are proud to play an active role as an implementation partner in advancing FSSAI’s ‘Eat Right India’ movement. We believe that improving access to safe, nutritious, and responsibly produced food is fundamental to building healthier communities. Through this programme, we are working across institutions and public ecosystems pan India to strengthen food hygiene standards, enhance nutrition awareness, and enable persistent behavioural change at scale.”
Aligned with the three pillars of the Eat Right India movement – Eat Safe, Eat Healthy, and Eat Sustainable – the programme promotes hygienic food practices, balanced nutrition, and responsible consumption habits. This includes efforts to reduce food waste and encourage local and seasonal diets. Through targeted training and sensitisation, Marico works closely with food handlers, vendors, institutions, and communities to embed safe food practices and improve nutrition awareness at the grassroots level.
Since inception, Marico’s implementation of the Eat Right India programme has cumulatively reached over 1.85 crore individuals. This impact has been achieved through wide-ranging interventions across more than 600 schools, 128 campuses, 55 places of worship, and 25 Clean Street Food Hubs, along with outreach initiatives such as Eat Right Melas and critical COVID-19 support programmes.
Driven by a long-term commitment to public health and community well-being, Marico aims to further scale its efforts as a key implementation partner by deepening collaborations, expanding certified food environments, and strengthening awareness initiatives, contributing to the shared vision of a healthier, safer India.
