Telangana minister Seethakka expresses anger over unhygienic food processing units

HYDERABAD: Women & Child Welfare Minister Dansari Anasuya alias Seethakka has found lapses in Telangana Foods Corporation-run food processing units that supply Balamrutham, a preparation of wheat, chana dal, milk powder, oil and sugar, to Anganwadi centres.

The minister on Monday made a surprise visit to these food processing units located at Nacharam Industrial Area to check the quality of Balamrutham being prepared as well as cleanliness in those units.

During her visit, she expressed her displeasure over the unhygienic conditions of the units. She asked the officials to ensure that workers wear gloves. She also instructed the officials to submit lab reports on quality of food.