Health Minister K.K. Shylaja has instructed the Food Safety Commissioner to take necessary steps to ensure food safety during the Attukal Pongala.
Food safety registration has been made compulsory for organisations and individuals distributing food and drinking water during the Pongala .
A temporary counter will be opened on the temple premises on March 2 for this purpose.
Pamphlets
Pamphlets will be distributed to the public to spread awareness of food safety.
Samples of the raw materials used to make prasadam during the festival will be collected and tested.
Special food safety squads have been deployed in the festival area.
The Minister has also given instructions to conduct food safety checks in the Beemapally Uroos festival area.
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