Telangana Govt to recruit 291 food inspectors

Hyderabad Nov 20: In a move to curb the food adulteration the Telangana Government would soon recruit 291 food inspectors and food safety officers in the state.Sources said that the health department has sent the proposal for approval later the Telangana State Public Service Commission would recruit the posts.

Earlier only 20 sanctioned posts of food inspectors in Telangana region before the State bifurcation. Soon after Telangana State was formed, the State government sanctioned new posts of 10 food inspectors and 13 additional posts at Food Analysis Lab.

Recently a study into requirements by the Health Department revealed that 291 food inspectors and food safety officers would be required in the state.The officials concerned have sent proposals to their higher authorities in this regard and awaiting an approval.

Sources said that in Hyderabad city alone, there are only three food inspectors to monitor more than 20,000 eateries besides numerous food processing and manufacturing units.

Recently health Minister Laxma Reddy has also focussed on this issue and said that steps would be taken to curb the food adulteration in the state.