The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has introduced a mandatory grading and certification system for restaurants and hotels across the city to improve hygiene, food safety, and public health standards.
The new policy, announced in the NMC Budget 2026–27, is part of the civic body’s efforts to upgrade sanitation, healthcare, public facilities, and urban infrastructure. Under the system, restaurants and hotels will undergo regular inspections and be graded based on a set of quality and compliance standards.The evaluation will cover key parameters such as safe water supply, billing practices, timely payment of property taxes, availability of parking, overall cleanliness, maintenance of sewage inspection chambers, and compliance with food safety and consumer health regulations.
After the inspections, every establishment will be required to display its official certification and grade prominently at the entrance, allowing customers to assess hygiene and service standards before dining.According to the NMC, the grading system will encourage better compliance with civic and food safety norms, improve tax registrations, penalise defaulters, and help make Nagpur a cleaner and more tourist-friendly city.
The civic body said the policy is also aimed at curbing the use of adulterated food ingredients by restaurants and small eateries. By making ratings public, customers will be able to make informed choices about where they eat.An NMC official said the policy will take some time to be fully implemented, but it is expected to benefit both food businesses and consumers in the long run.
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