New Food Street Opens Along Canal Road in Punjab

The district administration has set up a modern food street on Canal Road, next to the District Council. It gives residents a new place to relax and also creates business and job opportunities.

All 39 shops at the food street were given to eligible applicants through a transparent balloting process. This has allowed local residents to start their own businesses and has added to commercial activity in the city.

Large numbers of residents and families have been visiting, especially in the evenings, with many bringing their children to enjoy the variety of food on offer. The public response to the project has been positive.

Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ikram Malik said the food street was meant to do more than provide a recreational space, as it was also designed to encourage economic activity.

He said the 39 shops have given business opportunities to as many families, and each outlet is expected to employ about four workers on average, creating further jobs.

The deputy commissioner said the district administration has formed a special team to monitor food quality and hygiene at the food street. The team will visit daily, inspect food items and make sure vendors follow the prescribed standards.

He added that special arrangements have also been made for cleanliness and security so that visitors can enjoy a safe and comfortable environment. The administration, he said, is continuing to improve recreational facilities, create business opportunities and generate employment.