Health dept asked to inspect milk products

Move follows claims of adulteration

Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Monday ordered his department to inspect milk products on a daily basis and submit reports after several MLAs raised the issue of adulteration in the Delhi Assembly.

‘Synthetic milk’

AAP MLA Rajesh Rishi from Jankapuri claimed that synthetic milk is being supplied in the city, which is allegedly “damaging kidneys and liver” of people.

Other AAP MLAs also raised the issue, seeking strict action against those involved in food adulteration.

“I am issuing an order today to my department to conduct inspections of milk products on daily basis and submit reports to my office,” Mr. Jain told the House.

Panel formed

Speaker Ram Niwas Goel also formed a seven-member committee to suggest amendments in the existing laws to ensure stern action against the culprits.

MLAs Mandan Lal, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Nitin Tyagi, Alka Lamba, Anil Vaipayee, Adarsh Shastri and S.K. Bagga have been appointed as panel members.

Mr. Goel said that the government will incorporate suggestions made by the committee, which will work in coordination with the House panel on health.

The health minister said that the government will table a draft bill in the House and send the same to the Centre for its nod.