According to the directives of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Health Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat, Uttarakhand has initiated a comprehensive crackdown on adulteration in desi ghee and butter. The state-wide campaign, led by the Food Safety and Drug Controller Department, has been launched across all districts to ensure the quality of these essential products.
According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, the campaign includes raids on sweet shops and establishments selling desi ghee and butter. Samples have been collected from various vendors, with strict actions planned for those found selling adulterated products. Health Secretary and Food Commissioner R Rajesh Kumar emphasized that the state is determined to curb the sale of substandard ghee and butter.
The Union Health Ministry has also instructed states to collect and test samples of laddus and ghee to address concerns about widespread adulteration. Additional Commissioner of Food Department Tajbar Jaggi confirmed that district officials have been directed to intensify inspections and conduct raids on food establishments suspected of selling adulterated products.
Under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner RS Rawat, teams inspected both urban and rural areas, collecting samples of ghee and butter from multiple locations in Dehradun. Similar operations were conducted in rural areas like Herbertpur and Sahaspur. In Kumaon Division, Deputy Commissioner Anoj Kumar Thapliyal led a thorough inspection of wholesalers in Haldwani, collecting samples from various brands such as Paras, Pehelwan, and Mother Dairy for testing.
The collected samples will be sent to laboratories for analysis, and further action will be taken once the reports are received. This intensified campaign underscores the state government’s commitment to safeguarding public health and ensuring the purity of food products sold across Uttarakhand.