Delhi’s authorities are leaving no stone unturned in their pre-Holi battle against food adulterators. On Thursday, the Food Safety Department collected 66 samples – from paneer and khoya to pulses – as part of a comprehensive enforcement drive. Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh reaffirmed the government’s unwavering focus on public well-being.
Under the Rekha Gupta administration, citizen health remains paramount. ‘Zero tolerance for adulteration is our policy,’ Singh asserted. Inspection squads are scouring bazaars, factories, and checkpoints to deliver unadulterated food to every household.
The operation yielded 54 surveillance and 12 statutory samples across diverse categories: 16 prepared foods, 18 condiments and proteins, 17 cereals, 11 fat-based products, and 4 dairy items. Heightened scrutiny on pulses reflects their dietary prominence, complemented by checks in key dairy markets.
Minister Singh expanded the mandate, ordering deep dives into populous locales with informal production setups. Residential-area units face rigorous oversight. Where standards falter, immediate legal measures follow.
This timely intervention not only curbs immediate risks but sets a precedent for year-round vigilance. Delhi residents can celebrate Holi with confidence, backed by a robust safety net against fraudulent practices.