Ganderbal : Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, Wednesday chaired a review meeting to assess the preparedness for the forthcoming Census-2027, with special focus on planning and arrangements for enumeration in the snow-bound areas of the district.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the roadmap for conducting the Census exercise in the district and emphasized the need for meticulous planning to ensure smooth, accurate and timely enumeration in all areas.
The DC directed all Tehsildars to complete the preparatory activities well in advance and ensure that all logistical, administrative and manpower requirements are put in place for effective implementation of the Census operations. He stressed the importance of maintaining close coordination among all field functionaries for seamless execution of the exercise.
The Deputy Commissioner further directed the Tehsildars of snow-bound areas to identify locations requiring advance planning and prepare a detailed strategy for timely completion of Census activities before the onset of winter. He emphasized that special attention should be given to ensure that no household is left uncovered.
Stressing the importance of quality data, the DC impressed upon all officers to maintain accuracy, transparency and adherence to the Census guidelines during every stage of the exercise.
He reiterated that Census-2027 is a vital national exercise and called upon all concerned officers to work with dedication and close coordination to ensure its successful conduct in the district.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Tehsildars and District Coordinator, Census.
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FDA Continues Enforcement Drive Against Food Safety Violations; 175 Inspections Conducted, 142 Food Samples Collected
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 5: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Jammu & Kashmir, conducted Inspection and sampling drive across the Union Territory to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
During the drive, 175 inspections were conducted across the districts of Jammu, Samba, Udhampur, Reasi, Kathua, Poonch, Rajouri, Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama, Bandipora, Srinagar, Ganderbal, Kupwara, Shopian and Baramulla.
A total of 142 food samples were collected for laboratory analysis. These included 88 samples of prepared food, particularly meat and meat products served in restaurants and hotels, and 54 samples of sweets collected from sweet manufacturing units and retail sale outlets for testing of quality and safety parameters. The inspection teams also verified compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation and storage requirements at the inspected establishments.
Further, during the inspections, 04 Improvement Notices were issued to Food Business Operators for deviating in sanitary and hygienic conditions. 07 Food Business Operators were compounded under Section 69 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and a total penalty of ₹11,000 was realized. Legal action has also been initiated against Food Business Operators found violating the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the Rules and Regulations framed there under.
Consumers are requested to report suspected cases of unsafe or adulterated food through Toll-Free Helpline No. 104 or by email
