Safety with Divinity
“Safety with Divinity” is our attempt to introduce food safety and hygiene at the Place of Worship (PoW). Through this program we want to train the food handlers at place of worship on the basic food safety and hygiene required while preparing their offering to god. All the trained members will also get an FSSAI of training through the FoSTac and a certificate from FoSTac indicating the same.
The participants will also get a starter kit which contains caps, aprons and masks. The premises also receive posters on food safety and hygiene that that can be put up at the premises to reinforce the hygiene practices. They also receive a set of color coded cutting boards and knives. After the training, if the PoW so desires, we can take them through the assessment as per the BHOG program of FSSAI.
This is a crowd sourced program and if you would like to get this conducted at a PoW in your community, you can reach out to us at divinity@foodsafetyworks.in.
Here are some FAQs
1. Is this program free or paid?
We will be doing 1 to 2 programs as our initiative of giving back to the society. If you or your organization would like to come forward to sponsor this program, we will be able to conduct more of these programs to improve the coverage. If you are interested in sponsoring the program you can update your details here.
2. How many people will be trained?
After talking with some of the PoW, we find that most of them have no more than 10 food handlers. So the program is designed for a team of 10.
3. Is this program limited to 10 people only?
Not really. But for an operation larger than that, we will need to create a customized plan. Please do get in touch with us at divinity@foodsafetyworks.in
4. Which geographic areas are you covering?
For the free programs, we are currently focusing on PoWs around Bangalore. But if you would like to sponsor this at a location outside of Bangalore, we can conduct the program at the location of your choice.
5. How do we take this forward after 1 week?
The community associated with the PoWs will be expected to take this forward. We will support the team to help them get the necessary registration as well as provide all the technical know how including the post assessment and recommending it to the commissioner for certification.
6. How can the community help?
The community can help by having someone volunteers for guiding the PoW through the process. Along with the food handlers, we will also be training the local community members who can then help the PoW achieve the certification.
7. Can I volunteer/refer a Place of Worship for the program?
Sure, you can refer a Place of Worship by filling out this form. Volunteers can register by filling out this form.
8. How can I gift this to the PoW in my community?
You can check up locally if they are willing to run this program. If they agree, you can purchase the program from our store and we will work with you to deliver the program.
9. I need more details on the program. Who can I contact?
You can drop and email to divinity@foodsafetyworks.in and we will get in touch with you.
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Programs Conducted So Far
The inaugural program for “Safety with Divinity” program at Rajarajeshwari temple on the 23.01.21. The program was inaugurated by H. H. Paramapujya Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Jayendra Puri Mahaswamiji, Padasevaka Peethadhipati, from Sri Kailash Ashrama Mahasamsthana, Rajarajeshwari temple. The event was presided over by Ms. Sarika Agarwal, Managing Director Food Safety Works, in the presence of Mr. Dhanya Kumar Thaluk health officer, Bangalore South Thaluk, Bangalore Urban District.
Complete details for the program can be found here.
Safety With Divinity Program was conducted at Mukti Naga Temple by Food Safety Works on 20th of February at Sri Mukthi Naga Temple, Ramohalli. The program was inaugurated by, Dr. Shivaraj Hede- Deputy Commissioner Squad, FSSAI, Ms. Sarika Agrawal- Managing Director, Food Safety Works, and Dr. Sashikanth Kunigal- National Level Resource Person in the presence of Dr. Gowri Subrahmanya Shastry- Dharmadhikari, Shri Mukhti Naga Kshetra.
The program report is available here.
Safety With Divinity Program was held at Sree Raghavendra Swamy Temple Uttarahalli Bangalore on 25th of March, conducted by the Food Safety Works. The occasion was honoured by Dr. Dhanyakumar- Taluk Health Officer Bangalore South, Gururaj Chittapurkar, Director SLN Food Park Pvt. Ltm, Ms. Sarika Agrawal-M.D. Food Safety Works and Dr. Shashikanth Kunigal-National Level Resource Person.
To read about the program completely click here.
