Lucknow, May 14 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday termed food adulteration and the sale of fake medicines a grave public health threat and a 'social crime', warning that such acts will not be tolerated.
Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) department, the CM directed public identification of offenders by displaying their photos at major intersections to deter others and raise awareness.
He directed the officials to take strict and decisive action against adulterators, fake medicine traders, and anyone involved in these crimes under the state's 'zero tolerance' policy. He directed that daily consumables like oil, ghee, spices, milk and cheese should be tested, preferably at the production units.