Breaking News: UP Government Makes QR Code Mandatory for Shops on Kanwar Yatra Routes Amid Mixed Reactions

The Uttar Pradesh government has mandated QR codes for shops and eateries along the Kanwar Yatra routes to ensure proper identification and food license verification. This move aims to provide transparency and safety to pilgrims by allowing them to access shop owners' details and licenses via scanning QR codes. Special feedback posters have been put up in Muzaffarnagar and other areas, with a food safety app also introduced to monitor hygiene and service quality. While many Hindu devotees have welcomed this step, some Muslim organizations and others have raised concerns, questioning its implementation and impact on communal harmony. Officials stress that the policy is about accountability and safety, not discrimination. All food businesses must display licenses showing owner and employee details, helping authorities take swift action on complaints. Similar measures have been adopted in Jhansi and other regions. The government promises 24/7 food safety inspections and sample testing on Kanwar routes to maintain high standards, especially in districts like Bulandshahr, Hapur, and Shamli. The initiative aims to safeguard pilgrims’ well-being and ensure smooth, respectful religious journeys.