Agriculture Minister for ensuring food quality

Kathmandu, May 8: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, and Forest and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, emphasized the role the Department of Food Technology and Quality Control could play for enhancing food quality. 

She urged the Department to streamline its services, enhance transparency and improve overall effectiveness. During her visit to the Department on Friday, Minister Chaudhary urged it to work effectively in safeguarding public health. Citizen's health and hygiene count much, so quality standard is essential, according to her. 

Improvement of nutrition and promotion of exports by adopting food technology are vital for Nepal, she said, admitting that regulatory functions were however becoming increasingly challenging amidst universities.

The Minister praised Department's efforts in regular market monitoring, quality check, development of food , and action against rule violators. (RSS)