Punjab Senior & Food Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has said that provision of non-adulterated food items to the citizens is the top priority of the government and elements, playing with the lives of others for petty gains do not deserve any concession.
He said that the Punjab government would ensure effective implementation of rules and regulations for food and beverages.
Speaking at a certificate distribution ceremony at Punjab Food Authority (PFA) here on Wednesday, Abdul Aleem Khan said that institutions like PFA act as a check and balance for the citizens, that it is a very responsible department, and those working in this authority should be fully aware of their responsibilities and be vigilant at all times.
“Unfortunately, supply of adulterated and substandard food items continues in one shape or the other and sometimes even well-known brands appear to be failing,” he pointed out. He directed the officers of the Food Authority to ensure non-discriminatory activities in all sectors without taking into account the pressure of anyone and monitor food items on a daily basis. Clean drinking water, cooking oil, milk and essential food items must be in accordance with the principles of hygiene, for which maximum measures must be ensured, he said.
The senior minister said that the scope of Punjab Food Authority should be extended to tehsil level so that more and more people could benefit from this institution. The senior minister inaugurated Milk Testing Desk at the Punjab Food Authority, where he was given a detailed briefing by the Director General Food Authority on the performance and procedures of the institution.
Abdul Aleem Khan said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has personal interest in the provision of hygiene food to the citizens. He announced that his own monitoring team would be checking the working of teams of Punjab Food Authority so that strict compliance could be ensured.
Milk Testing Labs have started their functioning at 6 entry points where citizens have been provided this facility and anyone can get milk testing without any fee and report will be handed over within 2 minutes. Furthermore, Milk Testing facility will also be available at all the 9 divisional headquarters.
