Moradabad Food Safety Department Installs QR Codes at Food Stalls As Kanwar Yatra Begins To Curb Adulteration, Overcharging
Ahead of the Kanwar Yatra, the Food Safety Department in Moradabad has stepped up inspections of food and beverage outlets and rolled out QR codes to make it easier for devotees to lodge complaints. As part of the initiative, the department is affixing specialised QR codes at all food stalls and shops located along the Yatra route to ensure the safety and convenience of pilgrims.
Ahead of the Kanwar Yatra, the Food Safety Department in Moradabad has stepped up inspections of food and beverage outlets and rolled out QR codes to make it easier for devotees to lodge complaints. As part of the initiative, the department is affixing specialised QR codes at all food stalls and shops located along the Yatra route to ensure the safety and convenience of pilgrims.
Strict Action Against Adulteration And Overcharging
Food Safety Officer Kripashankar Singh said strict action will be taken to prevent adulteration, overcharging, and negligence during the Sawan pilgrimage. He told ANI that the Chief Minister has issued strict instructions on the matter, and the District Magistrate is treating it with seriousness, with the aim of ensuring devotees carrying Kanwars during Sawan face no inconvenience. Kanwar Yatra: Devotees Throng Neelkanth Mahadev Temple During Shravan, Share Stories of Faith and Devotion.
Moradabad Food Safety Department Installs QR Codes At Food Stalls Ahead Of Kanwar Yatra To Curb Adulteration, Overcharging
Singh added that the department's primary focus is to eliminate the risk of food adulteration and protect devotees from being overcharged by vendors.
QR Codes To Enable Direct Grievance Redressal
Highlighting the digital grievance redressal mechanism introduced this year, Singh said the QR codes will serve as a direct link between devotees and the authorities. He said the department is committed to preventing negligence, ensuring vendors do not charge excessive prices, and that there is no adulteration in food items. Meerut Latest News Today on August 1st, 2026: Kanwar Yatra, Namo Bharat & Tragic Shooting.
He added that the QR codes have been installed so that people can register complaints if they have any, allowing for immediate action in case irregularities are found.
Significance Of The Kanwar Yatra
The annual Kanwar Yatra draws lakhs of devotees from across the country during Shravan, reflecting deep faith as pilgrims undertake the spiritual journey to offer holy water to Lord Shiva. Kanwariyas collect holy water from rivers and carry it over hundreds of kilometres to offer it at Shiva temples.
Shravan, or Sawan, holds immense significance in Hindu mythology and is believed to be the month most beloved to Lord Shiva, with worship during this period said to bring relief from troubles.
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