Mumbai: Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Tuesday said strict action would be taken against violations of law at eateries operating near educational institutions and said that the intensified enforcement drive would have a "major impact" in the next 8-10 days.
Speaking with ANI, Mundhe said the FDA had held a video conference with senior officials from the Education Department and local administrations and issued fresh instructions to take action in "mission mode".
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"Yesterday we had video conferencing with Education Commissioner, District Education Officer, Zilla Parishad CEO and Municipal Commissioner along with my Assistant Commissioner and Joint Commissioner. Instructions have been issued once again and they have been told to take this up in mission mode," Mundhe said.
He said the authorities had identified key areas requiring immediate attention and that both the Education Department and FDA had reviewed the situation.
"This was just the beginning. Education Department has been instructed; we too have done a review and you will get to see a major impact in the coming 8-10 days," he said.
On action against roadside eateries, Mundhe said inspections were being carried out at several locations across Maharashtra.
"Action is being taken at several locations. Be it Chinese or vada pav or anything else, action is being taken. Cleanliness has increased but a lot still needs to be done and work is still underway," Mundhe said, appealing to citizens to report unhygienic food establishments.
