Daily PIB Highlights (09-06-2025)

Topic- 1: World Food Safety Day- 2025

GS-3: Economy

The context:

On 8^th June 2025, the World Food Safety Day celebration at NIFTEM-K ends with a Call for Innovations in Food Safety and Grassroot Engagements.

About World Food Safety Day 2025

• • It is observed on 8th June 2025, with the theme: “Food Safety: Science in Action”
  • It is organised by NIFTEM-Kundli (An Institute of National Importance under MoFPI)collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

Objective:

• • To raise awareness about food safety across all levels of society
  • To promote innovation, education, and grassroots participation in ensuring safe food practices
  • To reaffirm national commitment toward a safer, healthier food ecosystem

The Key Highlights:

• • NIFTEM-K, under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, led the celebration through a two-day programme focusing on awareness, education, and innovation in food safety.
  • Over 100 street food vendors and small food operators from Delhi-NCR and Sonipat were trained in hygienic practices and safe food handling procedures.
  • The workshop educated vendors on legal requirements, including FSSAI licensing, to enhance compliance and formalisation of street food businesses.
  • Live demonstrations of rapid adulteration testing kits for milk, spices, and tea showcased NIFTEM-K’s technological innovation in detecting food contamination.
  • The training included basic but critical hygiene modules such as hand washing, pest control, utensil cleaning, and use of potable water.
  • Public health messages like “Thoda Kam” and “Eat Right” were promoted to encourage healthy eating and reinforce the responsibility of food vendors in public nutrition.
  • A national webinar highlighted the threat of a possible silent, foodborne epidemic, stressing the need for proactive scientific and policy-based responses.
  • Certified FoSTaC resource persons facilitated interactive sessions, strengthening capacity building and awareness among grassroots food handlers.
  • The programme concluded with a call for continuous innovation and nationwide food safety prioritisation in policy, education, and research to ensure a healthier food ecosystem.
  • That food safety begins at the grassroots and encouraged participants to adopt best practices in their daily operations.
  • National Resource Person (FoSTaC), facilitated interactive training sessions covering a broad spectrum of food safety topics, starting from basics of hand washing, use of portable water, SOPs for washing utensils, basic pest control measures to rationale behind refrigerated storage,etc.
  • NIFTEM-K’s role in developing detection kits for pesticides and artificial colors in tea.
  • The two-day program concluded with a unified call to action: to make food safety a continuous national priority embedded in policies, education, research, and public consciousness.
  • NIFTEM-K reaffirmed its role as a national leader in driving food safety through innovation, awareness, and capacity building, committed to creating a safer and healthier food environment for all.

Source: PIB

Topic- 2: The International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025

GS-2 & 3: Governance & Economy

The context:

The Prime Minister addressed the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025 via videoconferencing on 8^th June 2025. Addressing the gathering, he welcomed the participants to the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025, marking its first-ever hosting in Europe. He expressed gratitude to the President of France and the Government of France for their support in organizing the event.

About International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2025

• • It is a platform under Coalition of Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) to drive discussions and actions on climate adaptation, coastal resilience, and sustainable development.
    • CDRI is a global coalition launched by India to strengthen infrastructure resilience against climate and disaster risks. It aims to drive US$10 trillion worth investment into disaster-resilient infrastructure by 2050.

The Key Highlights:

• • The Government of India (GoI) outlined five global priorities to enhance disaster resilience at the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025.
  • India has established a tsunami warning system that currently benefits 29 countries, enhancing regional preparedness and safety.
  • India’s recognition of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as Large Ocean Countries, calling for special attention to their unique vulnerabilities.
  • Strengthening early warning systems and inter-agency coordination was emphasized as a key requirement for effective disaster preparedness and response.
  • India proposed creating a global digital repository of best practices and learnings from disaster-affected regions to guide future resilience strategies.
  • India extended best wishes for the upcoming United Nations Oceans Conference, aligning with the shared goal of building coastal resilience with the theme “Shaping a Resilient Future for Coastal Regions,” India highlighted the increasing threat of climate change and natural disasters to coastal and island communities.
  • India cited recent global disasters—Cyclone Remal, Hurricane Beryl, Typhoon Yagi, Hurricane Helene, Typhoon Usagi, and Cyclone Chido—as examples of the widespread vulnerability of coastal regions.
  • Recalling India’s own experience with the 1999 super-cyclone and 2004 tsunami, he highlighted the country’s journey of rebuilding with resilience and constructing cyclone shelters across vulnerable regions.
  • He commended the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) for supporting 25 SIDS in building resilient homes, hospitals, schools, energy, and water systems.
  • India emphasized the need to integrate disaster resilience education and skill development into higher education systems worldwide to create a disaster-ready workforce.

 Source: PIB

Topic- 3: India at the Monaco Marine Conference – 2025

GS- 2 & 3: IR, Economy and Environment

The context:

On World Ocean Day 2025, the Union Minister of Earth Sciences, addressed the Monaco Marine Conference, reiterating India’s commitment to a resilient Blue Economy and India’s commitment to a resilient Blue Economy and pointed out that Prime Minister of India had spoken about it twice in his two consecutive Independence Day addresses.

The Key Highlights:

• • On Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), jointly hosted with Norway’s Minister of International Development aboard the historic Statsraad Lehmkuhl ship underscored the role of MSP in sustainable ocean governance.
  • India emphasized that MSP provides a science-based framework to balance ocean resource use, conserve biodiversity, and secure coastal livelihoods.
  • The India–Norway MSP collaboration, under the Indo-Norwegian Integrated Ocean and Research Initiative, has already delivered results through pilot projects in Puducherry and Lakshadweep.
  • These pilot projects demonstrate the potential of MSP in managing coastal erosion, preserving marine ecosystems, and ensuring cross-sector coordination among fisheries, tourism, and conservation.
  • A key highlight was the launch of the SAHAV Portal, a GIS-based decision support system recognized as a Digital Public Good, offering real-time spatial data for smarter marine planning.
  • India’s ambition to scale Marine Spatial Planning across its entire coastline, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable ocean development.
  • The Minister stressed that international collaboration, not just innovation, is crucial to protecting the oceans amidst rising climate and economic pressures.
  • India reaffirmed that data-informed, science-driven policies are at the core of India’s marine governance strategy.
  • The presence of Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon at the event highlighted the strategic importance of India–Norway bilateral cooperation on maritime sustainability.
  • India concluded that the health of oceans is a shared global responsibility, and platforms like the Monaco Marine Conference offer critical momentum for global ocean resilience.

Source: PIB