The College of Dairy and Food Science Technology (CODFST), in association with Centre for One Health, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana launches a Free Milk Adulteration Checking cum Awareness drive till end of December 2024 starting 3rd September. Dr Inderjeet Singh, Vice Chancellor said that this initiative is designed to create awareness about safety of milk amongst consumers as well as milk suppliers. Awareness of producers about clean milk production will be another feature of this drive. The drive shall comprise of free testing of milk samples brought by any consumer from across Punjab for milk quality including its composition of fat and solids, as well as checking for the presence of various adulterants, in order to ensure the quality and safety of milk for the masses.
Dr Singh informed that in addition to testing, the campaign will also include a series of awareness programs to be conducted in schools and colleges in different districts of Punjab. These awareness sessions will focus on the methods of clean milk production for ensuring high quality and avoiding deterioration of milk, importance of milk safety, the methods of adulteration and risks associated with the consumption of such milk, how to resource pure milk for household use and the steps that can be taken to prevent adulteration. By targeting young minds, the drive hopes to instill a culture of vigilance and responsibility that will carry forward with future generations of producers and consumers.
Dr R S Sethi, Dean, CODFST, informed that this initiative highlights university’s commitment to protect the interests of the milk producers, public health, food safety, and community education. By providing free testing services and spreading awareness, CODFST aims to make a significant impact on milk safety across Punjab. All stakeholders including producers, suppliers, and consumers are encouraged to participate actively in this program to ensure a safer, healthier future for all. The results of the drive will also be made public after analysis of milk samples from different places.
