Thakurnagar Matua Mahamela: Food Safety Dept. Ensures Chemical-Free Food Before Fair

• The Thakurnagar Matua Dharma Mahamela is set to begin on the 16th at Thakurbari, North 24 Parganas, expecting thousands of devotees.
• District Food Safety Department conducted pre-fair inspections of food stalls to ensure safety and hygiene.
• Officials tested food samples, observed preparation environments, and warned against harmful chemicals or adulterated ingredients.
• Shopkeepers were advised to maintain cleanliness, use clean water, and follow hygiene rules; strict action threatened for violations.
• Mamata Thakur, Sanghadhipati of All India Matua Mahasangh, welcomed the initiative, emphasizing devotee health and safety.