Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Nov 29: As part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’, the Food Safety wing of Drugs and Food Control Organisation (D&FCO) in collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FS&SAI) today organised ‘Eat Right Mela’ at Hotel Centaur.
The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole inaugurated the Mela in presence of Commissioner Food and Drugs Administration, Shakeel-ul-Rehman; Head of Department Community Medicine, Dr Saleem Khan; Dean Research IUST, Prof. Haroon Rashid Naik; District Programme Officer, Zeenat Ara; Chief Medical Officer Srinagar, Dr Jameel.
People from all walks of life participated in the Mela which was also attended by officers of the Drugs & Food Control Organisation besides other officers and officials.
Food stalls of different departments like Agriculture, Horticulture, HPMC and those of leading manufacturers of Kashmir division were installed in the Mela to showcase local produce and inculcate the habit of safe and healthy eating among consumers.
During his address, Div Com stressed upon consumption of seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables in addition to consuming whole grains, legumes and nuts. He further called upon consumers to discourage consumption of food high in salt, sugar and fat as such foods can create health issues.
Commissioner Food and Drugs Administration during his address highlighted achievements of the department and enjoined upon the Food Business Operators especially the manufacturing, hoteliers and restaurant owners to adopt good manufacturing and hygienic practices and to undergo hygiene rating at the earliest.
Dean Research IUST in his address delved upon the need to carry on more research and innovative work in the field of food science and assured his support in the augmentation of testing facilities in Food Testing laboratory Srinagar.
Dr Saleem Khan highlighted the impact of adulterated and unsafe food on human health and said that the graph of non-communicable diseases can be brought down if a healthy lifestyle that includes healthy eating habits is adopted.
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