Dehradun, 2 Oct: Acting upon the directives of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) Department has launched a special campaign aimed at safeguarding public health during the festive season. Following the successful execution of the first phase during Navratras, the second phase of the drive has been launched in view of the Dussehra and Diwali celebrations.
It may be noted here that FDA teams have been deployed across all districts in the Garhwal and Kumaon regions, with special attention being given to pilgrimage routes where mobile vans are being used for on-the-spot sampling. Additional Commissioner Tajbar Singh Jaggi is personally overseeing the campaign from the headquarters and issuing necessary instructions to ensure its effective implementation.
Commissioner, FDA, Dr R Rajesh Kumar claimed that consumer safety during the festive season is the department’s highest priority. He noted that complaints regarding adulteration in sweets and dairy products are common during this time and assured that such practices would not be tolerated under any circumstances. He emphasised the department’s resolve to provide every consumer with pure, safe, and high-quality food items.
