While neighboring Uttar Pradesh is planning to enact strict legislation to combat the problem, the northern state of Uttarakhand will impose fines of up to 100,000 rupees ($1,190; £920) on violators.
Following the spread of unconfirmed social media videos of local stallkeepers and eateries spitting on food, as well as one showing a housekeeper incorporating urine into food she was making, the administration issued its recommendations.
Many users expressed concerns about the safety of the food in these states after being outraged by the films. However, some of the videos also led to campaigns of blame directed toward Muslims, which were eventually done.
