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28 July 2026

Food safety incident on Vande Bharat Express

This incident serves as a practical example of failures in food supply chain management and safety standards, which are relevant to the broader topic of food processing and consumer protection in India.

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Notes

  • Incident reported on Vande Bharat Express traveling from Mysuru to Chennai.
  • Passengers discovered an adhesive gel packet served alongside food.
  • Incident reported to the ticket examiner with a formal written complaint.
  • Southern Railway officials have escalated the matter to IRCTC and South Western Railway for investigation and action.
  • Concerns raised regarding food safety standards and potential health hazards to passengers.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, in ensuring food safety and quality standards in public transport services. How can institutional accountability be strengthened to prevent such lapses? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which of the following is considered a 'consumer right' that is relevant to the safety of food served in public transport?

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