New Delhi: The Ayodhya administration has banned the delivery of non-vegetarian food within a 15-kilometre radius of the Ram Temple. The move comes after repeated complaints that food delivery companies were supplying non-vegetarian items in Ayodhya, which falls under the Paanch Kosi Parikrama area.
Reports have also revealed that some hotels and homestays in Ayodhya were serving non-vegetarian food and alcoholic beverages to guests. Local authorities have issued strict warnings to such establishments, directing them to refrain from these activities.
Earlier ban was ignored
Earlier, in May 2025, a ban was imposed on the sale of liquor and non-vegetarian food along the 14-kilometre Ram Path, which connects Ayodhya and Faizabad. However, over the past nine months, enforcement remained lax, with more than two dozen outlets reportedly selling alcohol along the stretch, locals said.
Responding to the delay in implementation, a municipal officer said the civic body had removed meat shops along the Ram Path, including those in Faizabad, but action against liquor vends required authorisation from the district administration.
All shops, online delivery apps are will be monitored
Assistant Food Commissioner Manik Chandra Singh said several complaints had been received regarding the continued sale of non-vegetarian food to tourists through online food delivery apps.
“Following these complaints, a ban on online delivery of non-vegetarian food has been imposed. All hotels, shopkeepers, and delivery companies have been informed, and continuous monitoring will be carried out to ensure compliance,” he added.