Health Minister directs officials to take strict action against adulterators

The Gujarat Government has adopted a strict stance against adulterating traders and anti-social elements who compromise the health of citizens. According to a report by Sandesh, an important virtual meeting was held in Surat under the chairmanship of Health Minister Prफुल Pansheriya with senior officials of the state's Food and Drugs Department.

In this meeting, orders were issued to conduct an intensive campaign to ensure the hygiene, quality, and prevention of adulteration in food products. Minister Prफुल Pansheriya stated that providing pure food products to the people of the state is the government's priority. He expressed a resolve to make Gujarat a 'role model' across the country in food safety and hygiene standards.

Instructions have been given to intensify the drive against harmful and fake food products sold in the market. The Minister specifically ordered strict vigilance over the quality of duplicate ghee as well as analog butter, cheese, and paneer. He urged that legal action be taken without any leniency against elements compromising consumer health, and strict steps, including the sealing of production units if necessary, be implemented.