Raids to curb food adulteration stepped up in view of festivals
- October 22, 2022
- Updated: 01:01 am
DW BUREAU / Chandigarh
With the festival season around the corner, Haryana Government's campaign to curb adulterated food has also become abuzz. As per the directions of the Chief Minister regular raids are being conducted to check food adulteration.
"Apart from CM Flying Squad, special teams of different departments are conducting raids to catch those producing, manufacturing and selling adulterated food items. Those playing with the health of the people by selling adulterated food items, especially sweets will not be spared at any cost. All departments have been alerted in this regard and necessary directions have been given to take the strictest action," said.
The Chief Minister further said that during festivals, many people get involved in just adulteration practices just to earn additional income. While tightening the noose around all such people, regular raids are being conducted continuously by CM Flying, Police and Food Supplies Department.
In the last few days, samples of food items have been taken in many districts and adulterated food items have also been caught. Strictest action will be taken against those who are found involved in such illegal activities, asserted Manohar Lal. Strictest action to be taken against those doing food adulteration
Manohar Lal has called upon the people of the state to immediately report if they get any information about anyone involved in the production and sale of adulterated food items to the Police, CM Flying squad and Food Supplies Department.
"During festivals, many people get involved in just adulteration practices just to earn additional income. By giving information about those doing such illegal activities to the concerned department, the noose can be tightened against these adulterers," said Manohar Lal.
The Chief Minister said that the government is working on a plan to set up food and water testing labs under one roof to check adulteration. This will provide convenience to the general public. Necessary directions have been given to the concerned department in this regard. "We aim to set up testing spots at different places so that people can take advantage of it and get water and food items tested from time to time," added
Manohar Lal.
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