Doda, Feb 19
On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh, a joint inspection of mutton and chicken shops operating in Doda town was conducted on Thursday.
The drive was conducted by the team comprising the Chief Animal Husbandry Officer and the District Sheep Husbandry Officer, keeping in view the ongoing holy month of Ramzan and the increased public demand for safe and hygienic meat products.
The inspection, as per an official statement, aimed to assess the overall hygiene, quality of meat being sold, adherence to prescribed veterinary and public health guidelines and compliance with relevant rules governing the sale of livestock products. During the visit, shopkeepers were advised to maintain proper sanitation, ensure safe handling and storage of meat and strictly follow government regulations to safeguard consumer health, especially during this sacred period.
The officers emphasized the importance of maintaining cleanliness in and around the shops, using clean water for washing meat and disposing of waste in an environmentally responsible manner. Shop owners were also sensitized about the need for regular health checks of animals and obtaining necessary certifications from the concerned departments to ensure healthy meat supply to the public during Ramzan.
The joint team reiterated that such inspections will continue throughout the holy month to ensure public health safety, hygiene and quality standards in the market. Necessary action, wherever required, will be taken in accordance with the rules.
