Food Safety Officers ensure clean and quality meals for devotees across all sectors

Mahakumbh Nagar : The Uttar Pradesh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has ensured clean and quality food for millions of devotees attending Mahakumbh. The fair is divided into five zones and 25 sectors, with food safety officers in each sector regularly monitoring hygiene and safety standards.

All food safety operations are being coordinated from the central office located on Sankat Mochan Marg in Sector 24. This office oversees food monitoring efforts and supervises the deployment of teams across the fair.

Assistant Food Commissioner Grade 2, Sushil Kumar Singh, highlighted the use of Food Safety on Wheels, to prevent distribution of spoiled or adulterated items to the pilgrims. These mobile laboratories conduct on-the-spot testing of food and beverages.

Regular quality checks are conducted at hotels, dhabas, and small stalls, with food safety complaints promptly addressed to ensure swift action.

Key Highlights of Food Safety Measures:

• The fair area is divided into five zones for efficient monitoring.
• Food safety officers are stationed in every sector.
• Chief officers oversee every five sectors.
• A maximum of 14 sectors are actively monitored in the Jhunsi area.

These comprehensive arrangements reflect the government’s commitment to providing all devotees a safe and satisfying experience.