In the recent SFSI rankings, Telangana secured a disappointing 35.75 marks out of 100. The state underperformed across all food safety parameters, particularly in consumer empowerment, where it scored only 2 marks, and in Training and Capacity Building, with just 1 mark. The rankings reflect the state's low performance in areas such as compliance, food testing, and infrastructure, highlighting significant challenges to food safety standards in Telangana.