DIMAPUR, APRIL 28 (MExN): The Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) on Thursday said it was witness to the disposal of “sub-standard” Mid Day Meal (MDM) rice in the presence of the Mokokchung District Administration, Chief Medical Officer, Food Safety Officer, and Sub-Divisional Education Officer.
A report from the State Public Health Laboratory confirmed that the MDM rice meant for school students is “sub standard” and “unsafe” and the presence of “foreign matter, broken grains (damaged grains), wieevilled grains” exceeded the prescribed standards.
Besides, the report said, the rice was “heavily infested with insects, insect waste along with the presence of larvae” and therefore hazardous for human consumption.
While informing this, the MTLT Media Cell in a press statement stated that the MDM rice were sent for laboratory test following its request to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Mokokchung. Samples were sent for test under the protocol of the Food Safety Officer, Mokokchung, it stated.
The press statement also said timely intimation and cooperation from different sections of society and prompt initiation by the MTLT has “averted an impending catastrophe on innocent and precious lives of the students.”
In addition, the effectual action plan of the concerned departments has brought the “matter to a good end,” it pointed out. Further, the MTLT said it stands by its motto, “Always Vigilant” in all its endeavors for the well-being of Mokokchung Town.
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