Post Reply 
 
Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Lahore: CDGL sets up 100 ‘standard’ milk shops
05-10-2009, 05:58 AM
Post: #1
Lahore: CDGL sets up 100 ‘standard’ milk shops
* Food inspectors deployed at city’s entry and exit points to ensure no substandard milk is supplied in provincial capital

By Afnan Khan

LAHORE: The City District Government Lahore (CDGL) has set up 100 standard milk shops in 9 towns of the city to ensure the provision of pure milk for the citizens.

The shops will start working on experimental basis by today (Sunday) and the government will announce the locations of the shops within a few days.

The decision was taken to address the long-standing issue regarding the supply of contaminated milk by the owners of farms and milkmen throughout the city. The Lahore High Court (LHC) recently took action against the provision of substandard milk in tetra packs and ‘open’ milk being sold at the shops across the city.

The CDGL had developed a multi-dimensional strategy to crack down on the people involved in supplying contaminated milk and to ensure the provision of healthy milk to the citizens. District Coordination Officer (DCO) Sajjad Bhutta also set up a complaint cell to take immediate action against any shopkeeper or milkman dealing in contaminated milk. The cell’s numbers are 042-9211003-4. It had been reported that milkmen mix several unhygienic substances including fertilizers, drain water and cooking oil in the milk. They also extract fats from the milk or mix tap water prior to the sale.

Inspectors: The government has decided to establish checkpoints at all main entrances of the city. It will deploy especially trained food inspectors to ensure that no substandard milk is brought into the city. The government has also established modern laboratories to test different kinds of food articles, especially milk, as several cases of contaminated milk were proven in the courtrooms and the Food Department’s laboratories lacked proper equipment.

The DCO said it was happening for the first time that the government had decided to take proper action to curb the sale of contaminated milk.

He said the government would not only take proper action against any people found involved in the business but would also educate citizens about the benefits of pure milk and try to teach them how to test milk prior to purchasing it. He said the CDGL would also keep inspecting the standard shops frequently to ensure high-quality milk for citizens. He urged citizens to file complaints at the DCO’s office if anyone was found involved in supplying substandard milk.

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp...009_pg13_1
Quote this message in a reply
Post Reply 


Possibly Related Threads...
Thread: Author Replies: Views: Last Post
  Application Deadline Announced for Shops in Lahores Grand Souq CBD LRE-Azan 0 595 11-18-2023 04:12 PM
Last Post: LRE-Azan
  Gwadar Would Be Made A Modern Port City of International Standard Salman 0 4,962 07-19-2017 02:15 PM
Last Post: Salman
  CDGL to Demolish Old Buildings in Lahore Salman 0 5,633 04-30-2015 05:26 PM
Last Post: Salman
  Lahore : Crackdown – 146 Shops Demolished Salman 0 4,664 02-19-2014 04:38 PM
Last Post: Salman
  LDA sets up cell to remove plots’ transfer impediments Salman 0 4,797 02-15-2014 06:11 PM
Last Post: Salman
  LDA to auction 15 shops of Moon Market plaza on 16th Salman 0 5,758 12-09-2013 02:22 PM
Last Post: Salman
  CDGL launches ‘Tag the City’ project Salman 0 6,897 11-25-2013 01:31 PM
Last Post: Salman
  20 Shops Demolished For The Non-Payment Of Commercialization Fee Salman 0 11,709 11-01-2013 06:48 PM
Last Post: Salman
  CDGL acquires 4,000 kanals for Ravi bank uplift project Salman 0 8,066 10-25-2013 12:22 AM
Last Post: Salman
  Punjab sets 1,000 megawatts power generation target in a year Salman 0 7,779 08-22-2013 12:17 PM
Last Post: Salman
  LDA shops auctioned Salman 0 3,917 02-15-2013 12:52 PM
Last Post: Salman
  Roads, intersections’ naming: Shahbaz approves CDGL’s summary Salman 0 4,172 02-02-2013 01:50 PM
Last Post: Salman
  Renaming city spots CDGL sends summary to CM for approval Salman 0 4,961 01-15-2013 12:44 PM
Last Post: Salman
  NA body sets Jan 15 as deadline CDA asked to remove Katchi Abadi in I-11 Salman 0 5,624 12-14-2012 12:58 PM
Last Post: Salman
  Illegally built shops, rooms demolished Salman 0 6,199 11-17-2012 01:29 PM
Last Post: Salman
  CDGL asked to tell about Lakshmi Mansion significance Salman 0 5,298 11-16-2012 02:12 PM
Last Post: Salman
  CDA sets up committee to iron out kiosks issue Salman 0 4,718 10-16-2012 12:28 PM
Last Post: Salman
  CDGL forms body Illegal housing schemes to be regulated Salman 0 5,678 08-27-2012 06:07 PM
Last Post: Salman
  DHA sets up cell for building plan approval Salman 0 5,376 08-16-2012 11:39 AM
Last Post: Salman
  Auctions of Liberty Park shops today Salman 0 4,408 05-15-2012 02:14 PM
Last Post: Salman

Forum Jump:


User(s) browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)